Compounds for the treatment of bovine or swine respiratory disease

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) for use in the treatment of respiratory diseases of animals, especially Bovine or Swine Respiratory disease (BRD and SRD).

The present invention relates to compounds for use in the treatment of diseases of animals, especially Bovine or Swine Respiratory disease (BRD and SRD).

BACKGROUND

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the most common and costly disease affecting beef cattle in the world. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) has a multifactorial etiology and develops as a result of complex interactions between environmental factors, host factors, and pathogens. Environmental factors (eg, weaning, transport, commingling, crowding, inclement weather, dust, and inadequate ventilation) serve as stressors that adversely affect the immune and nonimmune defense mechanisms of the host. In addition, certain environmental factors (eg, crowding and inadequate ventilation) can enhance the transmission of infectious agents among animals. It is a complex, bacterial infection that causes Enzootic pneumonia in calves and other bovine animals and can possibly be fatal. The infection is usually a sum of three codependent factors: Stress, an underlying viral infection, and a new bacterial infection. The diagnosis of the disease is complex since there are multiple possible causes.

The disease manifests itself most often in calves within four weeks of weaning, when calves are sorted and often sold to different farms. This gives it a common nickname, “Shipping Fever” or “Shipping fever pneumonia”. The four key clinical signs of the disease are depression, decreasing appetite, respiratory signs and raise in temperature.

Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis are the bacterial agents that have been most consistently implicated in BRD. Viral agents include Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Bovine Respiratory Synctial Virus (BRSV), and Parainfluenza Type-3 Virus (PI-3).

Pasteurella is a genus of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria. Pasteurella species are non-motile and pleomorphic. The genus is named after the Louis Pasteur who first identified the bacteria now known as Pasteurella multocida as the agent of chicken cholera. Many Pasteurella species are zoonotic pathogens, and humans can acquire an infection from domestic animal bites. Pasteurella multocida is the most frequent causative agent in human of Pasteurella infection. Pasteurella multocida is the cause of a range of diseases in mammals and birds, including fowl cholera in poultry, atrophic rhinitis in pigs, and bovine hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle and buffalo.

Histophilus somni is also known as Haemophilus agni, Histophilus ovis, Haemophilus somnus, and Haemophilus somnifer. Stephens et al (Stephens L R, Humphrey J D, Little P B, Barnum D A.

Morphological, biochemical, antigenic, and cytochemical relationships among Haemophilus somnus, Haemophilus agni, Haemophilus haemoglobinophilus, Histophilus ovis, and Actinobacillus seminis. J Clin Microbiol. 1983; 17:728-737 found that these organisms had similar morphology and biochemical reactions, as well as common antigens, and suggested that they should be considered members of a single taxon within the family Pasteurellaceae.

Histophilus somni is a bacterium that lives in the nasal passages of cattle. Generally speaking, H. somni infects vascular tissue (blood vessels) and endothelium of organs, causing inflammation, thrombosis (formation of a vascular obstruction) that interrupts the blood supply, and causes local cellular death.

H. somni typically colonize in the respiratory tract, reproductive tract, and circulatory system of many herd animals such as cattle, sheep, and American bison. If H. somni infects the lungs, pneumonia can result in rapid death. If H. somni gains access to the bloodstream, it spreads throughout the body, a condition known as septicemia. Involvement of the central nervous system, whereby blood flow to the spinal cord and brain is affected, results in a syndrome known as thromboembolic meningoencepahlitis (TEME). The respiratory syndrome is often preceded by primary infection with viral pathogens, with respiratory signs sometimes followed by TEME.

Phylogenetic analyses, utilizing the 16s ribosomal DNA (rDNA) and RNA polymerase B (rpoB) gene sequences, have shown that Histophilus somni differs significantly from Haemophilus influenzae, the type species of the genus Haemophilus.

Mannheimia haemolytica is a species of the Mannheimia genus. Mannheimia haemolytica is a gram-negative bacterium normally found in the upper respiratory tract of healthy cattle, sheep and wild sheep.

Mannheimia haemolytica was formerly known as: Pasteurella haemolytica. M. haemolytica descends into the lungs when cattle experience stress such as shipping, weaning, overcrowding, or viral infections and causes fibrinous and necrotizing bronchopneumonia, a chief component of the bovine respiratory disease (BRD). M. haemolytica is the bacterium most commonly isolated from the lungs of cattle affected with BRD in the United States.

Vaccinations exist for several biological BRD precursors, but the multitude of possible precursors complicates the process of choosing a vaccine regime. Bacteria may be treated with common antibiotics.

Fear of antibiotic resistance caution the use of broad spectrum antibiotics and instead prefer compounds that selectively kill bacteria. There exists a need for such compounds that treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni.

Preferably these compounds are active against the bacterial causes of BRD. Preferably the compounds are active against Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni. Preferably the compounds are also active against resistant (e.g. macrolide) strains of these bacteria.

Respiratory disease in swine is arguably the most important health concern for swine producers today. As with respiratory disease in humans and other species, respiratory disease in swine is often the result of a combination of primary and opportunistic infectious agents. In addition, adverse environmental and management conditions play an important role in the multifactorial nature of respiratory disease in pigs. The term swine respiratory disease (SRD) was used to describe pneumonia of multiple etiology causing clinical disease and failure to gain weight later in the finishing process (15 to 20 weeks of age). Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae is a gram-negative bacterium which is the most common cause of pleuropneumonia in pigs. Outbreaks of A. pleuropneumoniae are usually precipitated by stress, environmental changes, or viral or mycoplasmal infection. The disease may present clinically as a peracute form with sudden death; an acute form with clinical signs characterized by fever, lethargy, dyspnea, cyanosis, recumbency, and froth from the nose; or a subacute/chronic form which develops after disappearance of acute signs with intermittent cough, slow growth, and exercise intolerance. P. multocida is a gram-negative bacterium which is a cause of atrophic rhinitis and pneumonia in pigs. Bordetella bronchiseptica is a gram-negative bacterium that causes rhinitis and mild to moderate turbinate atrophy and predisposes to infection with toxigenic strains of P. multocida which causes the progressive form of atrophic rhinitis.

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is the primary pathogen associated with enzootic pneumonia, which occurs when M. hyopneumoniae is combined with opportunistic bacteria such as P. multocida.

Haemophilus parasuis is a gram-negative bacterium which causes polyserositis (Glässer's disease) and pneumonia in swine. Clinical signs include fever, anorexia, swollen joints with lameness, dyspnea, and central nervous system signs. Because of the incomplete efficacy of vaccines, antibacterials are needed to treat H. parasuis infections.

Consequently, there is a need for compounds for the treatment and control of swine respiratory disease (SRD). Preferably these compounds are active against the bacterial causes of SRD especially when associated with Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica or Haemophilus parasuis. Preferably the compounds are active against Pasteurella multocida and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae. Preferably the compounds are also active against Bordetella bronchiseptica. In one embodiment they are active against Mycoplasma spp.

It is therefore desirable, that such antibacterial compounds have an effect on such bacterial pathogens involved in BRD and/or SRD but are not active against pathogens (especialy multiresistant to common antibaterials) that are important in human health, such as Straphylococcus spp. and Streptrococcus spp., Acinetobacter spp., especially Acinetobacter baumanii.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Surprisingly it was found that at least one of the objects can be met by providing a compound according to the formula (I):

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof A is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   NR^(A1)R^(A2), and NO₂,         wherein     -   R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group         consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl,         C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with heterocyclyl, or     -   R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4)—,         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5)—, halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆—, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5)—, —SO₂R^(A5)—,         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4)—, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxy;         wherein     -   R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from         -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl;             L is absent or selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—,         —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2)),         —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—,         —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)         wherein     -   R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the         group consisting of         -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with             aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl             substituted with heterocyclyl; or     -   R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are         selected from N, S, and O;         M is selected from the group consisting of     -   C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,         C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—,         wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is         optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the         group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(M2)R^(M3),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(M2), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁-6-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(M2), —SO₂R^(M4),         —OSO₂R^(M4), —SO₂NR^(M2)R^(M3), —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—,         hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, and amino;         wherein R^(M2), R^(M3) are independently selected from the group         consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(M4) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino;         G is selected from the group consisting of     -   —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—O—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—S—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—,         —NR^(G1)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(G1)—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—C(═O)NR^(G1)—,         —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—,         —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2),         —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)— —SO₂—, —S(═O)—, —S(═O)C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—.         —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))S(═O)—, —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—SO₂—,         —SO₂C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—;         wherein     -   R^(G1) is H or C₁₋₆-alkyl     -   each R^(G2), R^(G3) is independently selected from the group         consisting of         -   H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl;             Y is selected from the group consisting of     -   C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is         optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the         group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(Y1), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁-6-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(Y2), —SO₂R^(Y3), —OSO₂R^(Y3),         —SO₂NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), —C(═O)NR^(Y2)R^(Y3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(Y1), R^(Y2) are independently selected from the group         consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(Y3) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino;         R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl;         R², R³ are independently selected from the group consisting of     -   H, substituted C₁₋₆-alky and un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl;     -   wherein the substituents on the substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl may be         selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy,         aryloxy, thiol, C₁₋₆-alkyl, carbonyl, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁷R⁸,         —C(═O)NR⁷R⁸, cyano, —NR⁷R⁸, —C(═O)—OR⁸, aryl, heteroaryl,         heterocycle, C₃₋₈-cycloalkyl;         R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of     -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         —OR⁸, C(═O)OR⁸, C(═O)R⁹, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl;         wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with a         substituent selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR⁶R⁷, carbonyl,         nitro, C(═O)OR⁸, halogen, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸,         SO₂NR⁷R⁸, —C(═O)NR⁷R⁸;         R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl,         R⁷, R⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting of         H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxyl, or         C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In one embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), or NO₂.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, the compounds are according to formula (II).

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached         can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3         to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2,         or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4)—,         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5)—, halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆—, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A51)—, —SO₂R^(A5)—,         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4)—, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl;         L is absent or selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—,         —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—,         —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—,         —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)—         wherein         R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the         group consisting of     -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with heterocyclyl; or         R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are         selected from N, S, and O;         M is selected from the group consisting of     -   C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,         C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—,         wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is         optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the         group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(M2)R^(M3),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(M2), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(M2), —SO₂R^(M4), —OSO₂R^(M4),         —SO₂NR^(M2)R^(M3), —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, and amino;         wherein R^(M2), R^(M3) are independently selected from the group         consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(M4) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino;         G is selected from the group consisting of     -   —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—O—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—S—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—,         —NR^(G1)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(G1)—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—(R^(G2)R^(G3))—C(═O)NR^(G1)—,         —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—,         —C≡C—, —R^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—,         —C≡C—C(═O)— —SO₂—, —S(═O)—, —S(═O)C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—,         —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))S(═O)—, —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—SO₂—,         —SO₂C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—;         wherein         R^(G1) is H or C₁₋₆-alkyl         each R^(G2), R^(G3) is independently selected from the group         consisting of     -   H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl;         Y is selected from the group consisting of     -   C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is         optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the         group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(Y1), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(Y2), —SO₂R^(Y3), —OSO₂R^(Y3),         —SO₂NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(Y1), R^(Y2) are independently selected from the group         consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(Y3) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino;         R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl,         R², R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of     -   H, substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein the substituents on the substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl may be         selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy,         aryloxy, thiol, C₁₋₆-alkyl, carbonyl, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁷R⁸,         —C(═O)NR⁷R⁸, cyano, —NR⁷R⁸, —C(═O)—OR⁸, aryl, heteroaryl,         heterocycle, C₃₋₈-cycloalkyl;         R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of     -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         —OR⁸, C(═O)OR⁸, C(═O)R⁹, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl;         wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with a         substituent selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR⁶R⁷, carbonyl,         nitro, C(═O)OR⁹, halogen, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆,         cyano, hydroxy, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁶R⁷, —C(═O)NR⁵R⁶;         R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         R⁷, R⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting of         H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl wherein R⁹ is selected from the group         consisting of H, hydroxyl, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5),         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof L is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—,         (CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—,         —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—,         —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)—         wherein         R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the         group consisting of     -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with heterocyclyl; or         R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are         selected from N, S, and O.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof L is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         —NR^(L3)—         wherein         R^(L3), is selected from the group consisting of     -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with heterocyclyl.

Suitably L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, or C₂₋₆-alkenyl. Preferably L is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—, more preferably L is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, more preferably L is —CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂—.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof M is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,         C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—,         wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is         optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the         group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(M2)R^(M3),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(M2), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁-6-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(M2), —SO₂R^(M4), —OSO₂R^(M4),         —SO₂NR^(M2)R^(M3), —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, and amino;         wherein R^(M2), R^(M3) are independently selected from the group         consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(M4) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino.

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄ alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. More suitably M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. More suitably M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof G is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—O—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—S—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—,         —NR^(G1)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(G1)—,         —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—C(═O)NR^(G1)—,         —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—,         —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2),         —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)— —SO₂—, —S(═O)—, —S(═O)C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—,         —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))S(═O)—, —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—SO₂—,         —SO₂C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—.         wherein         R^(G1) is H or C₁₋₆-alkyl         each R^(G2), R^(G3) is independently selected from the group         consisting of     -   H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)—, wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In suitable embodiments, G is selected from the group consisting of —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a preferred embodiment G is —C≡C—.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (III)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, associated with Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae or Haemophilus parasuis, wherein A, L, M, Y, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, Y is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is         optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the         group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(Y1), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁-6-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(Y2), —SO₂R^(Y3), —OSO₂R^(Y3),         —SO₂NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(Y1), R^(Y2) are independently selected from the group         consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;         wherein R^(Y3) is selected from the group consisting of H,         C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), carbonyl,         —C(═O)—OR^(Y1), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(Y2),         —SO₂R^(Y3), —OSO₂R^(Y3), —SO₂NR^(Y1)R^(Y2),         —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl. Suitably, the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is not substituted.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl.

Suitably Y is aryl. Suitably Y is phenyl. Suitably Y is para-phenyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IV)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, A, L, M, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R¹ is selected from H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R⁶ is selected from H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl.

In a suitable embodiment, one of R¹ and R⁶ is H and the other one is a C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In another suitable embodiment, one of R¹ and R⁶ is H and the other one is a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably methyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (V)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, A, L, M, G, Y, R², R³, R⁴ and R⁵ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In another embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R², R³ is independently selected from the group consisting of H, substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl and un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably R² is selected from H and unsubstituted C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably from H and methyl.

Suitably R⁸ is H.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         —OR⁸, C(═O)OR⁸′C(═O)R⁹, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl,         wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with a         substituent selected from the group consisting of         C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR⁷R⁸, carbonyl,         nitro, C(═O)OR⁸, halogen, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆,         cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(B), —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁷R⁸, —C(═O)NR⁷R⁸.

Suitably In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OR⁸, C(═O)OR⁸, C(═O)R⁹. More suitably R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, —OR⁸. Suitably R⁴ is —OR⁸, more suitably R⁴ is OH.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R⁵ is selected from H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl More suitably R⁵ is H.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁷, R⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxyl, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VI)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R² and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VIII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹ and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IX)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, Y and R¹ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (X)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, Y and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XI)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, Y and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, and Y are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, and Y are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

It was found that compounds according to formula (I) or the stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate or prodrug thereof, are useful in the treatment or prevention of an infection by bacterial pathogens involved in Bovine Respiratory disease, such as Mannheimia haemolytica, Histophilus somni, and Pasteurella multicocida. In particular the compounds according to the invention and/or any embodiments thereof are useful in the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD)—especially if associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni- or swine respiratory disease (SRD), especially if associated with Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica or Haemophilus parasuis.

It was further found that compounds according to formula (I) or the stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, are useful in the treatment of an infection by bacteria causing Swine Respiratory disease, such as Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica and Haemophilus parasuis. In particular, the compounds according to the invention and/or any embodiments thereof are useful in the treatment of an infection by Pasteurella multocida and/or, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae. Optionally, the compounds according to the invention and/or any embodiments thereof are useful in the treatment of an infection by Bordatella bronchiseptica.

Advantageously, the compounds according to the invention and/or any embodiments thereof are useful in the treatment of an infection by Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica and Haemophilus parasuis.

In one embodiment the compounds can be used to treat Glässers Disease in swine caused by Haemophilus parasuis.

It has now been further found that, surprisingly, the agent of the invention is particularly effective in the therapy of veterinary diseases, the expression of which is enhanced by increased stocking density or stress, such as bovine respiratory disease and swine respiratory disease complex. It has been further found that such compounds can be used in the treatment of enzootic pneumonia in swine, secondary pneumonia in swine associated with Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and/or Haemophilus parasuis infection, enzootic pneumonia in lambs and sheep and cattle (Shipping Fever, Transit Fever, Calf Respiratory Complex, Bovine Pneumonic Pasteurellosis) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica infection.

Increasingly there is a fear of multi-resistant bacteria. There is therefore a need for a specific antibiotic that can be used in an infection of a specific bacterium. Advantageously the compounds according to the invention and/or any embodiments thereof is effective against Mannheimia haemolytica, Histophilus somni and/or Pasteurella multicocida but not against other pathogen bacteria that are especially relevant in human health, such as Actinetocbacter baumanii or Staphylococcus spp. or Streptococcus spp.

Advantageously the compounds according to the invention and/or any embodiments thereof is effective against Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and/or Haemophilus parasuis but not against other pathogen bacteria that are especially relevant in human health, such as Actinetocbacter baumanii or Staphylococcus spp. or Streptococcus spp.

The inventors found that the compounds of the inventions meet such needs and are therefore very useful in the treatment (and prevention) of bovine respiratory disease and/or swine respiratory disease.

The following abbreviations and definitions are used throughout this application:

Generally, reference to a certain element such as hydrogen or H is meant to include all isotopes of that element. For example, if an R group is defined to include hydrogen or H, it also includes deuterium and tritium.

The phrase “alkyl” refers to alkyl groups that do not contain heteroatoms. Thus, the phrase includes straight chain alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, undecyl, dodecyl and the like. The phrase also includes branched chain isomers of straight chain alkyl groups, including but not limited to, the following that are provided by way of example:—CH(CH₃)₂, —CH(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃), —CH(CH₂CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —C(CH₂CH₃)₃, —CH₂CH(CH₃)₂, —CH₂CH(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃), —CH₂CH(CH₂CH₃)₂, —CH₂C(CH₃)₃, —CH₂C(CH₂CH₃)₃, —CH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃), —CH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)₂, —CH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃), —CH₂CH₂CH(CH₂CH₃)₂, —CH₂CH₂C(CH₃)₃, —CH₂CH₂C(CH₂CH₃)₃, —CH(CH₃)CH₂CH(CH₃)₂, —CH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)₂, —CH(CH₂CH₃)CH(CH₃)CH(CH₃)(CH₂CH₃), and others. Thus, the phrase “alkyl groups' includes primary alkyl groups, secondary alkyl groups, and tertiary alkyl groups. Preferred alkyl groups include straight and branched chain alkyl groups having 1 to 12 carbon atoms.

The phrase “substituted alkyl” refers to an alkyl group as defined above in which one or more bonds to a carbon (s) or hydrogen (s) are replaced by a bond to non-hydrogen and non-carbon atoms. If not further defined the “substituted alkyl” may be substituted by a group such as, but not limited to, a halogen atom such as F, Cl, Br, and I; an oxygen atom in groups such as hydroxyl groups, alkoxy groups, aryloxy groups, and ester groups; a sulfur atom in groups such as thiol groups, alkyl and aryl sulfide groups, sulfone groups, sulfonyl groups, and sulfoxide groups; a nitrogen atom in groups such as amines, amides, alkylamines, dialkylamines, arylamines, alkylarylamines, diarylamines, N-oxides, imides, and enamines; a silicon atom in groups such as in trialkylsilyl groups, dialkylarylsilyl groups, alkyldiarylsilyl groups, and triarylsilyl groups; and other heteroatoms in various other groups. Substituted alkyl groups also include groups in which one or more bonds to a carbon (s) or hydrogen (s) atom is replaced by a higher-order bond (e. g., a double- or triple-bond) to a heteroatom such as oxygen in oxo, carbonyl, carboxyl, and ester groups; nitrogen in groups such as imines, oximes, hydrazones, and nitriles. Substituted alkyl groups further include alkyl groups in which one or more bonds to a carbon (s) or hydrogen (s) atoms is replaced by a bond to an aryl, heterocyclyl group, or cycloalkyl group. Exemplary substituted alkyl groups include, among others, alkyl groups in which one or more bonds to a carbon or hydrogen atom is/are replaced by one or more bonds to fluorine atoms.

Another exemplary substituted alkyl group is the trifluoromethyl group and other alkyl groups that contain the trifluoromethyl group. Other exemplary substituted alkyl groups include those in which one or more bonds to a carbon or hydrogen atom is replaced by a bond to an oxygen atom such that the substituted alkyl group contains a hydroxyl, alkoxy, or aryloxy group. Still other exemplary substituted alkyl groups include alkyl groups that have an amine, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylamine, dialkylamine, arylamine, (alkyl) (aryl) amine, diarylamine, heterocyclylamine, diheterocyclylamine, (alkyl) (heterocyclyl) amine, or (aryl) (heterocyclyl) amine group.

The phrase “alkenyl” refers to straight and branched chain and cyclic groups such as those described with respect to alkyl groups as defined above, except that at least one double bond exists between two carbon atoms. Examples include, but are not limited to vinyl, —CH═C(H)(CH₃), —CH═C(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)═C(H)₂, —C(CH)═C(H)(CH₃), —C(CH₂CH₃)═CH₂, cyclohexenyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexadienyl, butadienyl, pentadienyl, and hexadienyl among others.

The phrase “substituted alkenyl” has the same meaning with respect to alkenyl groups that substituted alkyl groups had with respect to unsubstituted alkyl groups. A substituted alkenyl group includes alkenyl groups in which a non-carbon or non-hydrogen atom is bonded to a carbon double bonded to another carbon and those in which one of the non-carbon or non-hydrogen atoms is bonded to a carbon not involved in a double bond to another carbon.

The phrase “alkynyl” refers to straight and branched chain groups such as those described with respect to alkyl groups as defined above, except that at least one triple bond exists between two carbon atoms.

Examples include, but are not limited to —C≡C(H), —C≡C(CH₃), —C≡C(CH₂CH₃), —C(H₂)C≡C(H), —C(H)₂C≡C(CH₃), and —C(H)₂C≡C(CH₂CH₃) among others.

The phrase “substituted alkynyl” has the same meaning with respect to alkynyl groups that substituted alkyl groups had with respect to unsubstituted alkyl groups. A substituted alkynyl group includes alkynyl groups in which a non-carbon or non-hydrogen atom is bonded to a carbon triple bonded to another carbon and those in which a non-carbon or non-hydrogen atom is bonded to a carbon not involved in a triple bond to another carbon.

The phrase “cycloalkyl” refers to a non-aromatic monocyclic or polycyclic alkyl group consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, and which may be saturated or unsaturated. Cycloalkyl may include fused or bridged ring systems, having from three to fifteen carbon atoms, preferably having from three to ten carbon atoms (C₃-C₁₀-cycloalkyl), and which may be saturated or unsaturated. Monocyclic radicals include, for example, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, and the like.

Polycyclic radicals include, for example, adamantine, norbornane, decalinyl, 7,7-dimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl, and the like. If not further defined, cycloalkyl may be substituted with substituents as indicated above with substituted alkyl group.

The phrase “heterocyclic ring” refers to both aromatic, “heteroaryl” and nonaromatic, “heterocyclyl”, ring compounds including monocyclic, bicyclic, and polycyclic ring compounds such as, but not limited to, quinuclidinyl, containing 3 or more ring members of which one or more is a heteroatom such as, but not limited to, N, O, and S.

Heterocyclyl refers to a 3- to 18-membered non-aromatic ring radical which consists of two to seventeen carbon atoms and from one to ten heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, the heterocyclyl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic or polycyclic ring system, which may include fused or bridged ring systems; and the nitrogen, carbon or sulfur atoms in the heterocyclyl radical may be optionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quaternized; and the heterocyclyl radical may be partially or fully saturated. Although the phrase “unsubstituted heterocyclyl” includes condensed heterocyclic rings such as benzimidazolyl, it does not include heterocyclyl groups that have other groups such as alkyl or halo groups bonded to one of the ring members as compounds such as 2-methylbenzimidazolyl are substituted heterocyclyl groups. Examples of heterocyclyl groups include, but are not limited to: unsaturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to pyrrolyl, pyrrolinyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridyl, dihydropyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazolyl (e. g. 4H-1, 2,4-triazolyl, lu-1, 2, 3-triazolyl, 2H-1, 2,3-triazolyl etc.), tetrazolyl, (e. g. 1H-tetrazolyl, 2H tetrazolyl, etc.); saturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl; condensed unsaturated heterocyclic groups containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to, indolyl, isoindolyl, indolinyl, indolizinyl, benzimidazolyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, indazolyl, benzotriazolyl; unsaturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 2 oxygen atoms and 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl (e. g. 1,2, 4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3, 4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2, 5-oxadiazolyl, etc.); saturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 2 oxygen atoms and 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to, morpholinyl; unsaturated condensed heterocyclic groups containing 1 to 2 oxygen atoms and 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, for example, benzoxazolyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzoxazinyl (e. g. 2H-1,4-benzoxazinyl etc.); unsaturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 3 sulfur atoms and 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiadiazolyl (e. g. 1,2, 3-thiadiazolyl, 1,2, 4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3, 4-thiadiazolyl, 1,2, 5-thiadiazolyl, etc.); saturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 2 sulfur atoms and 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to, thiazolodinyl; saturated and unsaturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 2 sulfur atoms such as, but not limited to, thienyl, dihydrodithiinyl, dihydrodithionyl, tetrahydrothiophene, tetrahydrothiopyran; unsaturated condensed heterocyclic rings containing 1 to 2 sulfur atoms and 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms such as, but not limited to, benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, benzothiazinyl (e. g. 2H-1, 4-benzothiazinyl, etc.), dihydrobenzothiazinyl (e. g. 2H-3,4-dihydrobenzothiazinyl, etc.), unsaturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing oxygen atoms such as, but not limited to furyl; unsaturated condensed heterocyclic rings containing 1 to 2 oxygen atoms such as benzodioxolyl (e. g. 1, 3-benzodioxoyl, etc.); unsaturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing an oxygen atom and 1 to 2 sulfur atoms such as, but not limited to, dihydrooxathiinyl; saturated 3 to 8 membered rings containing 1 to 2 oxygen atoms and 1 to 2 sulfur atoms such as 1, 4-oxathiane; unsaturated condensed rings containing 1 to 2 sulfur atoms such as benzothienyl, benzodithiinyl; and unsaturated condensed heterocyclic rings containing an oxygen atom and 1 to 2 oxygen atoms such as benzoxathiinyl. Heterocyclyl group also include those described above in which one or more S atoms in the ring is double-bonded to one or two oxygen atoms (sulfoxides and sulfones). For example, heterocyclyl groups include tetrahydrothiophene,' tetrahydrothiophene oxide, and tetrahydrothiophene 1, 1-dioxide. Exemplary heterocyclyl groups contain 5 or 6 ring members. Other exemplary heterocyclyl groups include morpholine, piperazine, piperidine, pyrrolidine, imidazole, pyrazole, 1,2, 3-triazole, 1,2, 4-triazole, tetrazole, thiomorpholine, thiomorpholine in which the S atom of the thiomorpholine is bonded to one or more 0 atoms, pyrrole, homopiperazine, oxazolidin-2-one, pyrrolidin-2-one, oxazole, quinuclidine, thiazole, isoxazole, furan, and tetrahydrofuran.

The phrase “substituted heterocyclyl” refers to a heterocyclyl group as defined above in which one of the ring members is bonded to a non-hydrogen atom such as described herein with respect to substituted alkyl groups and substituted aryl groups. Examples, include, but are not limited to, 2-methylbenzimidazolyl, 5-methylbenzimidazolyl, 5-chlorobenzthiazolyl, 1-methyl piperazinyl, and 2-chloropyridyl among others.

The phrase “aryl” refers to aryl groups that do not contain heteroatoms. Thus, the phrase includes, but is not limited to, groups such as phenyl, biphenyl, anthracenyl, naphtlienyl by way of example. Although the phrase “unsubstituted aryl” includes groups containing condensed rings such as naphthalene, it does not include aryl groups that have other groups such as alkyl or halo groups bonded to one of the ring members, as aryl groups such as tolyl are considered herein to be substituted aryl groups as described below. An exemplary unsubstituted aryl group is phenyl. Unsubstituted aryl groups may be bonded to one or more carbon atom(s), oxygen atom(s), nitrogen atom(s), and/or sulfur atom (s) in the parent compound, however.

The phrase “substituted aryl group” has the same meaning with respect to unsubstituted aryl groups that substituted alkyl groups had with respect to unsubstituted alkyl groups. However, a substituted aryl group also includes aryl groups in which one of the aromatic carbons is bonded to one of the non-carbon or non-hydrogen atoms described above and also includes aryl groups in which one or more aromatic carbons of the aryl group is bonded to a substituted and/or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group as defined herein. This includes bonding arrangements in which two carbon atoms of an aryl group are bonded to two atoms of an alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group to define a fused ring system (e. g. dihydronaphthyl or tetrahydronaphthyl). Thus, the phrase “substituted aryl” includes, but is not limited to tolyl, and hydroxyphenyl among others. If not further defined the “substituted aryl group” may be substituted by a group such as straight and branched chain alkyl groups, —CH₃, —C₂H₅, —CH₂OH, —OH, —OCH₃, —OC₂H₅, —OCF₃, —CN, —NO₂, —CO₂H, —CO₂CH₃, —CONH₂, —NH₂, —F, —Cl, Br, —CF3, —N(CH₃)₂, —NHSO₂CH₃, —NHCOCH₃.

The term “heteroaryl”, as used herein, refers to a cyclic or bicyclic aromatic radical having from five to ten ring atoms in each ring of which one atom of the cyclic or bicyclic ring is selected from S, O and N; zero, one or two ring atoms are additional heteroatoms independently selected from S, O and N; and the remaining ring atoms are carbon, the radical being joined to the rest of the molecule via any of the ring atoms, such as, for example, pyridyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isooxazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, and naphthyridinyl, and the like.

The term “substituted heteroaryl” as used herein refers to a heteroaryl group as defined herein substituted by independent replacement of one, two or three of the hydrogen atoms thereon. Exemplary substituents may include Cl, Br, F, I, OH, CN, C₁₋₃-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkoxy, C₁₋₆-alkoxy substituted with aryl, haloalkyl, thioalkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, mercapto, nitro, carboxaldehyde, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl and carboxamide. In addition, any one substituent may be an aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocycloalkyl group.

Exemplary substituents include straight and branched chain alkyl groups, —CH₃, —C₂H, —CH₂OH, —OH, —OCH₃, —OC₂H₅, —OCF₃, —CN, —NO₂, —CO₂H, —CO₂CH₃, —CONH₂, —NH₂, —F, —Cl, —Br, —CF₃, —N(CH₃)₂, —NHSO₂CH₃, —NHCOCH₃.

The term “biaryl” refers to a group or substituent to which two aryl groups, which are not condensed to each other, are bound. Exemplary biaryl compounds include, for example, phenylbenzene, diphenyldiazene, 4-methylthio-1-phenylbenzene, phenoxybenzene, (2-phenylethynyl) benzene, diphenyl ketone, (4-phenylbuta-1,3-diynyl)benzene, phenylbenzylamine, (phenylmethoxy)benzene, and the like. Preferred optionally substituted biaryl groups include: 2-(phenylamino)-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl]acetamide, 1,4-diphenylbenzene, N-[4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl]-2- [benzylamino] acetamide, 2-amino-N-[4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl] propanamide, 2-amino-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 2-(cyclopropylamino)-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 2-(ethylamino)-N-[4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 2-[(2-methylpropyl) amino]-N-[4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 5-phenyl-2H-benzo [d] 1, 3-dioxolene, 2-chloro-1-methoxy4- phenylbenzene, 2- [(imidazolylmethyl) amino]-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 4-phenyl-1- phenoxybenzene, N-(2-aminoethyl) [4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] carboxamide, 2-{[(4- fluorophenyl) methyl] amino}-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 2-4-methylphenyl) methyl] amino}-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 4-phenyl-1-(trifluoromethyl) benzene, 1-butyl-4-phenylbenzene, 2-(cyclohexylamino)-N-[4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 2-(ethylmethylamino)-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 2-(butylamino)-N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] acetamide, N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl]-2-(4- pyridylamino) acetamide, N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl]-2-(quinuclidin-3-ylamino) acetamide, N-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl]pyrrolidin-2-ylcarboxamide, 2-amino-3-methyl-N-[4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl] butanamide, 4-(4-phenylbuta-1, 3-diynyl) phenylamine, 2-(dimethylamino)-N-[4-(4-phenylbuta-1, 3-diynyl) phenyl]acetamide, 2-(ethylamino)-N-[4-(4-phenylbuta-1, 3- diynyl) phenyl] acetamide, 4-ethyl-1-phenylbenzene, 1-[4-(2-phenylethynyl) phenyl] ethan-1-one, N-(1-carbamoyl-2-hydroxypropyl) [4-(4-phenylbuta-1, 3-diynyl) phenyl] carboxamide, N-[4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl] propanamide, 4-methoxyphenyl phenyl ketone, phenyl-N-benzamide, (tert- butoxy)-N-[(4-phenylphenyl) methyl] carboxamide, 2-(3-phenylphenoxy) ethanehydroxamic acid, 3- phenylphenyl propanoate, 1-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-4-methoxybenzene, and [4-(2- phenylethynyl) phenyl]pyrrole.

The term “heteroarylaryl” refers to a biaryl group where one of the aryl groups is a heteroaryl group. Exemplary heteroarylaryl groups include, for example, 2-phenylpyridine, phenylpyrrole, 3-(2-phenylethynyl) pyridine, phenylpyrazole, 5-(2-phenylethynyl)-1, 3-dihydropyrimidine-2,4-dione, 4- phenyl-1, 2,3-thiadiazole, 2-(2-phenylethynyl) pyrazine, 2-phenylthiophene, phenylimidazole, 3-(2-piperazinylphenyl)furan, 3-(2, 4-dichlorophenyl)-4-methylpyrrole, and the like. Optionally substituted heteroarylaryl groups include: 5-(2-phenylethynyl) pyrimidine-2-ylamine, 1-methoxy-4-(2- thienyl) benzene, 1-methoxy-3-(2-thienyl) benzene, 5-methyl-2-phenylpyridine, 5-methyl-3- phenylisoxazole, 2-[3-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl] furan, 3-fluoro-5-(2-furyl)-2-methoxy-1-prop-2- enylbenzene, (hydroxyimino) (5-phenyl (2-thienyl)) methane, 5-[(4-methylpiperazinyl) methyl]-2- phenylthiophene, 2-(4-ethylphenyl) thiophene, 4-methylthio-1-(2-thienyl) benzene, 2-(3- nitrophenyl) thiophene, (tert-butoxy)-N-[(5-phenyl (3-pyridyl)) methyl] carboxamide, hydroxy-N-[(5- phenyl (3-pyridyl)) methyl] amide, 2-(phenyhnethylthio) pyridine, and benzylimidazole.

The term “heteroarylheteroaryl” refers to a biaryl group where both of the aryl groups is a heteroaryl group. Exemplary heteroarylheteroaryl groups include, for example, 3-pyridylimidazole, 2-imidazolylpyrazine, and the like. Preferred optionally substituted heteroarylheteroaryl groups include: 2-(4-piperazinyl-3-pyridyl) furan, diethyl (3-pyrazin-2-yl (4-pyridyl)) amine, and dimethyl {2-[2-(5-methylpyrazin-2-yl) ethynyl] (4-pyridyl)} amine.

“Optionally substituted” refers to the optional replacement of hydrogen with one or more monovalent or divalent radicals. Optionally substituted groups include those described herein, for each group in which a distinct definition for substitution is supplied. Additionally, suitable substitution groups include, for example, hydroxyl, nitro, amino, imino, cyano, halo, thio, thioamido, amidino, imidino, oxo, oxamidino, methoxamidino, imidino, guanidino, sulfonamido, carboxyl, formyl, alkyl, substituted alkyl, haloloweralkyl, loweralkoxy, haloloweralkoxy, loweralkoxyalkyl, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, aralkylcarbonyl, heteroarylcarbonyl, heteroaralkylcarbonyl, alkylthio, aminoalkyl, cyanoalkyl, benzyl, pyridyl, pyrazolyl, pyrrole, thiophene, imidazolyl, and the like.

The term “protected” with respect to hydroxyl groups, amine groups, and sulfhydryl groups refers to forms of these functionalities that are protected from undesirable reaction with a protecting group known to those skilled in the art such as those set forth in Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, Greene, T. W.; Wuts, P. G. M., John Wiley & Sons, New York, N.Y., (3rd Edition, 1999) that can be added or removed using the procedures set forth therein. Examples of protected hydroxyl groups include, but are not limited to, silyl ethers such as those obtained by reaction of a hydroxyl group with a reagent such as, but not limited to, t-butyldimethyl-chlorosilane, trimethylchlorosilane, triisopropylchlorosilane, triethylchlorosilane; substituted methyl and ethyl ethers such as, but not limited to methoxymethyl ether, methythiomethyl ether, benzyloxymethyl ether, t-butoxymethyl ether, 2-methoxyethoxymethyl ether, tetrahydropyranyl ethers, 1-ethoxyethyl ether, allyl ether, benzyl ether; esters such as, but not limited to, benzoylformate, formate, acetate, trichloroacetate, and trifluoracetate.

Examples of protected amine groups include, but are not limited to, amides such as, formamide, acetamide, trifluoroacetamide, and benzamide; imides, such as phthalimide, and dithiosuccinimide; and others. Examples of protected sulfhydryl groups include, but are not limited to, thioether such as S-benzyl thioether, and S-4-picolyl thioether; substituted S-methyl derivatives such as hemithio, dithio and aminothio acetals; and others.

A “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” includes a salt with an inorganic base, organic base, inorganic acid, organic acid, or basic or acidic amino acid.

Examples of often suitable inorganic acids for making (pharmaceutically acceptable) salts include hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydroiodic, nitric, carbonic, sulfuric, and phosphoric acid. Examples of often suitable organic acids for making (pharmaceutically acceptable) salts generally include, for example, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic, heterocyclic, carboxylic, and sulfonic classes of organic acids. Specific examples of often suitable organic acids include cholic, sorbic, lauric, acetic, trifluoroacetic, formic, propionic, succinic, glycolic, gluconic, digluconic, lactic, malic, tartaric acid, citric, ascorbic, glucuronic, maleic, fumaric, pyruvic, aspartic, glutamic, aryl carboxylic acid (e.g., benzoic), anthranilic acid, mesylic, stearic, salicylic, p-hydroxybenzoic, phenylacetic, mandelic, embonic (pamoic), alkylsulfonic (e.g., ethanesulfonic), arylsulfonic (e.g., benzenesulfonic), pantothenic, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic, sulfanilic, cyclohexylaminosulfonic, β-hydroxybutyric, galactaric, galacturonic, adipic, alginic, butyric, camphoric, camphorsulfonic, cyclopentanepropionic, dodecylsulfic, glycoheptanoic, glycerophosphic, heptanoic, hexanoic, nicotinic, 2-naphthalesulfonic, oxalic, palmoic, pectinic, 3-phenylpropionic, picric, pivalic, thiocyanic, tosylic, and undecanoic acid. In some such embodiments, for example, the salt comprises a trifluoroacetate, mesylate, or tosylate salt. In other embodiments, the salt comprises a hydrochloric acid salt. In general, a base addition salt can be prepared by reacting a free acid compound with an approximately stoichiometric amount of an inorganic or organic base. Examples of base addition salts may include, for example, metallic salts and organic salts. Metallic salts, for example, include alkali metal (group Ia) salts, alkaline earth metal (group IIa) salts, and other physiologically acceptable metal salts. Such salts may be made from aluminum, calcium, lithium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc. For example, a free acid compound may be mixed with sodium hydroxide to form such a base addition salt. Organic salts may be made from amines, such as trimethylamine, diethylamine, N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine, chloroprocaine, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, ethylenediamine, meglumine (N-methylglucamine), and procaine. Basic nitrogen-containing groups may be quaternized with agents such as C₁-C₆-alkyl halides (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides), dialkyl sulfates (e.g., dimethyl, diethyl, dibuytl, and diamyl sulfates), long chain halides (e.g., decyl, lauryl, myristyl, and stearyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides), arylalkyl halides (e.g., benzyl and phenethyl bromides), and others.

As salts of basic amino acids, the instant invention includes, for example, arginine, lysine and ornithine. Acidic amino acids include, for example, aspartic acid and glutamic acid.

As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable ester” refers to esters that hydrolyze in vivo and include those that break down readily in the human body to leave the parent compound or a salt thereof.

Suitable ester groups include, for example, those derived from pharmaceutically acceptable aliphatic carboxylic acids, particularly alkanoic, alkenoic, cycloalkanoic and alkanedioic acids, in which each alkyl or alkenyl moiety advantageously has not more than 6 carbon atoms.

Representative examples of particular esters include, but are not limited to, formates, acetates, propionates, butyrates, acrylates and ethylsuccinates.

The term “prodrug” refers to compounds that are rapidly transformed in vivo to yield the parent compound of the above formula, for example by hydrolysis in blood. A thorough discussion is provided in T. Higuchi and V. Stella, Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems, Vol. 14 of the A. C. S. Symposium Series, and in Edward B. Roche, Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design, American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press, 1987, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs” as used herein refers to those prodrugs of the compounds of the present invention that are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animals without undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response, and the like, commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio, and effective for their intended use, as well as the zwitterionic forms, where possible, of the compounds of the invention.

The term “antibacterial agent” refers to agents synthesized or modified in the laboratory that have either bactericidal or bacteriostatic activity.

A “bacteriostatic” agent in this context will inhibit the growth of (pathogenic) bacteria, such as e.g. relevant bacteria for BRD or SRD such as e.g. Mannheimia haemolytica, Histophilus somni, and/or Pasteurella multocida.

An “active” agent in this context will inhibit the growth of Mannheimia haemolytica, Histophilus somni, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Haemophilus parasuis and/or Pasteurella multocida.

Alternatively, an “active” agent in this context will inhibit the growth of Mannheimia haemolytica, Histophilus somni, and/or Pasteurella multocida.

Alternatively, an “active” agent in this context will inhibit the growth of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica and/or Haemophilus parasuis.

The term “inhibiting the growth” indicates that the rate of increase in the numbers of a population of a particular bacterium is reduced. Thus, the term includes situations in which the bacterial population increases but at a reduced rate, as well as situations where the growth of the population is stopped, as well as situations where the numbers of the bacteria in the population are reduced or the population even eliminated. If an enzyme activity assay is used to screen for inhibitors, one can make modifications in uptake/efflux, solubility, half-life, etc. to compounds in order to correlate enzyme inhibition with growth inhibition. The activity of antibacterial agents is not necessarily limited to bacteria but may also encompass activity against parasites, virus, and fungi.

The compounds of the current invention are administered to treat or prevent infections (or infectious disease) of an animal (or make a medicament to treat or prevent infections—or infectious disease—of an animal) involved in bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease. In one embodiment one or more, preferably one compound according to this invention is administered to treat bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease (or make a medicament to treat bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease).

The term “infectious disease” includes conditions associated with or caused by one or more (bacterial) pathogens; said conditions include clinical conditions and sub-clinical conditions.

The term “treatment” as used herein refers to reversing, alleviating, inhibiting the progress of a disease, disorder or condition. In case of BRD or SRD this means that the clinical symptoms, both general (e.g. depression, increased body temperature, high heart frequency, reduced feed consumption) and respiratory (e.g. high breathing rate—and laborious breathing quality) are alleviated. A further indication of the success of “treatment” is the diminishing or prevention of pathomorphological findings after slaughter of the animal, this means prevention of tissue damage. In addition, in case of infectious diseases that are caused by bacteria, treatment encompasses bacteriological cure of the animal, this means that no, or a reduced number of pathogens can be isolated from blood, or tissue of the treated animal.

The term “treatment of” thus includes both the treatment of bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease and the treatment of sub-clinical conditions connected with infections of an animal with (bacterial) pathogens involved in bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease complex.

The treatment of an infection or infectious disease generally implies the suppression of bacteria in the animal below that level at which economic loss occurs.

Sub-clinical conditions are typically conditions not directly leading to clinical symptoms in the infected animal but leading to economic losses. Such economic losses can be e.g. by depression of growth in young animals, lower feed efficiency, lower weight gain in meat producing animals, lower milk production in dairy ruminants, or lower wool-production in sheep.

Thus the invention provides a method of treating a (bacterial) infection, that leads to a treatment of bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease and, in one embodiment includes the treatment of sub-clinical conditions connected with infections of an animal with (bacterial) pathogens involved in bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease complex, which comprises administering to the animal an antibacterial effective amount of one or more compounds according to this invention.

In other words, the invention provides a method of treating bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease comprising administering an effective amount of a compound according to the invention to the animal in need thereof.

In a preferred embodiment the compounds according to this invention are used to treat an infection caused by bacteria in an animal, wherein the the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the consisting of Pasteurella spp., Mannheimia spp. and/or Histophilus spp and/or Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, and/or Bordetella bronchiseptica and/or Haemophilus parasuis. infections comprising administering an effective amount of a compound according to the invention to the animal in need thereof.

“Treating (bacterial) infections” means, that a compound has a bacteriostatic (inhibit the growth or multiplication of pathogen bacteria) or a bactericidal (kill) effect. The in vitro microbiological determination of whether an antibacterial agent is bactericidal or bacteriostatic may be influenced by growth conditions, bacterial density, test duration, and extent of reduction in bacterial numbers.

Quantitative susceptibility testing is usually performed by making 2-fold dilutions of the test antibacterial compound in a liquid culture medium, inoculating it with a standard number of microorganisms, and incubating it at 35° C.−37° C. for ˜18-24 h. The amount of antibacterial that inhibits visible growth (inhibitory phase) of the microorganism is called the “MIC.”

In the following the use of the compounds as disclosed and covered by the general structures disclosed in this application for use in the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD)—especially if associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni or swine respiratory disease (SRD), especially if associated with Bordetella bronchiseptica, Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacilus pleuropneumoniae or Haemophilus parasuis is sometimes referred to as “use according to the invention”.

Furthermore, the present invention provides compounds for use in the treatment of an infection by Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, pharmaceutical formulations including the compounds for use in the treatment of an infection by Mannheimia haemolytica and/or Histophilus somni and/or Pasteurella multocida, and methods of treating an infection by Mannheimia haemolytica and/or Histophilus somni and/or Pasteurella multocida.

Furthermore, the present invention provides compounds for use in the treatment of an infection by Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Actinobacilus pleuropneumoniae or Haemophilus parasuis, and to pharmaceutical formulations including the compounds for use in the treatment of an infection by Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Actinobacilus pleuropneumoniae or Haemophilus parasuis and methods of treating an infection by Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Actinobacilus pleuropneumoniae or Haemophilus parasuis.

Furthermore, the present invention provides compounds for use in the treatment of Bovine Respiratory Disease or Swine respiratory Disease, pharmaceutical formulations including the compounds for use in the treatment of Bovine Respiratory Disease or Swine respiratory Disease, and methods of treating Bovine Respiratory Disease or Swine respiratory Disease.

Furthermore, the present invention provides compounds for use in the treatment of Bovine Respiratory Disease, pharmaceutical formulations including the compounds for use in the treatment of Bovine Respiratory Disease, and methods of treating Bovine Respiratory Disease.

Furthermore, the present invention provides compounds for use in the treatment of Swine respiratory Disease, pharmaceutical formulations including the compounds for use in the treatment of Swine respiratory Disease, and methods of Swine respiratory Disease.

It has been shown by the inventors that the compounds of the current invention as disclosed and defined earlier are especially suitable for the treatment (and prevention) of respiratory disease, especially in bovine and porcine (swine) animals.

As indicated in the examples compounds of the current invention show very high in-vitro activity against the relevant bacterial pathogens that are involved in the aetiology of important respiratory diseases of livestock, especially bovine respiratory disease and swine respiratory disease, including Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mannheimia haemolytica. On the other hand, these compounds do not show activity against important pathogens that are relevant for human health and are therefore especially useful for use in veterinary medicine, especially in livestock animals such as cattle and swine.

At the same time the compounds show acceptable toxicity that allow a therapeutic window for the use as medicament for animals. Furthermore, the administration of the compounds resulted in high concentrations in the target tissue for such diseases, i.e. the lungs and bronchial swabs.

The observed in-vitro activity was confirmed in model animals and in target animals (cattle).

The compounds of this invention exhibit unexpectedly high antibacterial activity against Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somni. or example, representative compounds were tested against relevant pathogens for BRD and SRD, including Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somni, using a conventional broth-dilution assay.

The compounds of this invention exhibit unexpectedly high antibacterial activity against Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Actinobacilus pleuropneumoniae or Haemophilus parasuis for example, representative compounds were tested against relevant pathogens for BRD and SRD, including Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Actinobacilus pleuropneumoniae or Haemophilus parasuis, using a conventional broth-dilution assay.

Furthermore, it has been found that the compounds as described in this specification (sometimes referred to as the compounds of the current invention) do not show significant activity against anaerobic bacteria such as Fusobacterium spp. and therefore no or only very limited effect on the bacterial flora of the gut is expected, which is beneficial because it reduced frequently observed side effects of antibiotic therapy such as diarrhea.

Therefore, the compounds as described in this specification are especially useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases of lifestock animals, especially cattle, swine (and small ruminants such as sheep and goat), such as BRD and SRD because they have such beneficial effects as described herein.

The invention provides a compound according to the invention and/or embodiments thereof, wherein A is defined as herein described.

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy of A, R^(A1), R^(A2) or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen,         C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5),         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxyl.         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy of A, R^(A1), R^(A2) or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen, cyano, hydroxy,         —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR⁶R⁷, —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4);         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy of A, R^(A1), R^(A2) or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, carbonyl, halogen, amino, cyano, hydroxyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   NR^(A1)R^(A2), and NO₂.

Optionally R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen,         C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5),         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally, R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen, cyano, hydroxy,         —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR⁶R⁷, —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4);         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, carbonyl, halogen, amino, cyano, hydroxyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached         can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3         to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2,         or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5),         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached         can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3         to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2,         or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen,         C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5),         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen, cyano, hydroxy,         —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4);         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of     -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, carbonyl, halogen, amino, cyano, hydroxyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1) is H or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Optionally, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R^(A2) is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A2) together with R^(A1) and the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, A is selected from the group consisting of CH₃(CH₂)₂NH, CF₃CH₂NH. CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, HCCCH₂NH, cyclopropylamine, cyclobutylamine, cyclopentylamine, pyrrolidine, furfurylamine, tetrahydrofurfurylamine, morpholine, benzylamine, 4-4-methylbenzylamine, methoxybenzylamine, 2-pyridylmethanamine, 3-pyridylmethanamine, (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine, 2-thienylmethanamine and thiazol-2ylmethanamine.

In an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, the compounds are according to formula (II).

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein, and wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of         C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4)—,         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5)—, halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl     -   cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4),         —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4)—, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from     -   H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, L is defined as described herein.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof L is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         —NR^(L3)—,         wherein         R^(L3), is selected from the group consisting of     -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with heterocyclyl.

Suitably L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, or C₂₋₆-alkenyl. Preferably L is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—, more preferably L is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, more preferably L is —CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂—. In particular, L is-CH₂—.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, M is defined as described herein.

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—wherein R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, and amino

More suitably M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. More suitably M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. More preferably M is selected form the group consisting of aryl and heteroaryl. Particularly preferred M is phenyl.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, G is defined as described herein.

In suitable embodiments, G is selected from the group consisting of —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—O—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—S—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(G1)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(G1)—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—C(═O)NR^(G1)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)— —SO₂—, —S(═O)—, —S(═O)C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—, —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))S(═O)—, —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—SO₂—, —SO₂C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—.

wherein R^(G1) is H or C₁₋₆-alkyl each R^(G2), R^(G3) is independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In suitable embodiments, G is selected from the group consisting of —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In another suitable embodiments, G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)—.

wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In another embodiment G is selected from —CH═CH— and —C≡C—, in particular —C≡C—.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, Y is defined as described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), carbonyl,         —C(═O)—OR^(Y1), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(Y2),         —SO₂R^(Y3), —OSO₂R^(Y3), —SO₂NR^(Y1)R^(Y2),         —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl. Suitably, the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is not substituted.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl.

Suitably Y is aryl. Suitably Y is phenyl. Suitably Y is para-phenyl.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R¹ is selected from H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R⁶ is selected from H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl

In a suitable embodiment R¹ and R⁶ both are H.

In another suitable embodiment R¹ and R⁶ both are C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In a more suitable embodiment, one of R¹ and R⁶ is H and the other one is a C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In another suitable embodiment, one of R¹ and R⁶ is H and the other one is a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably methyl.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R², R³ are defined as described herein.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R², R³ is independently selected from the group consisting of H, substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl and un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably R² is selected from H and unsubstituted C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably from H and methyl.

Suitably R³ is selected from H and unsubstituted C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably H.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R⁴ is defined as described herein.

Suitably In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OR⁸, C(═O)OR⁸, C(═O)R⁹. More suitably R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, —OR⁸. Suitably R⁴ is —OR⁸, more suitably R⁴ is OH.

In another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R⁵ is defined as described herein.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R⁵ is selected from         H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl. In a         particular preferred embodiment R⁵ is H.

R⁷, R⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl;

wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxyl, or C₁₋₆-alkyl Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is defined as described herein.

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1) and R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkylC₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen atom, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A4)R^(A5), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 10 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of azetidinyl, azetyl, diazetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolinyl, imidazolinyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolyl, oxoadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxazolidonyl, piperidinyl, pyridinyl, piperazinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, triazinyl, morpholinyl, oxazinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiazinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, indolyl, indolinyl, isoindolyl, benzimidazolyl, azaindolyl, azepanyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, decahydroisoquinolinyl, decahydroquinolinyl, quinolonyl, isoquinolinyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolinyl, imidazolinyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxazolidonyl, piperidinyl, pyridinyl, piperazinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, triazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiazinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, indolyl, indolinyl, benzimidazolyl, azepanyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, decahydroisoquinolinyl, decahydroquinolinyl, quinolonyl, isoquinolinyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolinyl, imidazolinyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, piperidinyl, pyridinyl, piperazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, indolinyl, benzimidazolyl, azepanyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, decahydroisoquinolinyl, decahydroquinolinyl, quinolonyl, isoquinolinyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolinyl, imidazolinyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, piperidinyl, pyridinyl, piperazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, indolinyl, benzimidazolyl, azepanyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, decahydroisoquinolinyl, decahydroquinolinyl, quinolonyl, isoquinolinyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl,

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl. In case R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached do not form a heterocyclic ring, then R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl and R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl,         C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkylC₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted         with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or         alkyloxy is optionally substituted with a substituent selected         from the group consisting of         C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5),         SO₂NR^(A4l)A5, —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with         hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from         H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In yet another embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl and R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of

H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkylC₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, halogen atom, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A4)R^(A5), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof NR^(A1)R^(A2) is selected from the group consisting of

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof NR^(A1)R^(A2) is selected from the group consisting of (a-1), (a-3), (a-5), (a-9), (a-14) (a-20), (a-21), (a-22), (a-23), (a-24), (a-25), (a-26), (a-27), (a-28), (a-29), (a-30), (a-31), (a-33), (a-34), (a-35), (a-36), (a-38), (a-41), (a-42), (a-43), (a-46), (a-55), (a-56), (a-57), (a-58), (a-64), (a-65), (a-67), (a-82), (a-83), (a-84), (a-98), (a-99), (a-100), (a-101), (a-102), (a-103), (a-104), (a-105), (a-106), (a-107), (a-108), (a-109), (a-110), (a-111), (a-112), (a-113), (a-114), (a-115), (a-116), (a-117), (a-118), (a-119), (a-120), (a-121), (a-122), (a-123), (a-124), (a-125), (a126), (a-127), (a-128), (a-129), (a-130), (a-131), (a-143) and (a-144).

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof NR^(A1)R^(A2) is selected from the group consisting of (a-1), (a-3), (a-5), (a-9), (a-14) (a-20), (a-22), (a-26), (a-34), (a-35), (a-36), (a-38), (a-41), (a-42), (a-46), (a-55), (a-56), (a-57), (a-58), (a-64), (a-65), (a-67), (a-98), (a-99), (a-100), (a-103), (a-104), (a-105), (a-106), (a-107), (a-108), (a-120), (a-121), (a-125), (a126), (a-128), (a-143) and (a-144).

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof NR^(A1)R^(A2) is selected from the group consisting of (a-1), (a-3), (a-5), (a-9), (a-14) (a-20), (a-22), (a-26), (a-34), (a-35), (a-36), (a-38), (a-41), (a-42), (a-46), (a-55), (a-56), (a-57), (a-58), (a-64), (a-65), (a-67), (a-143) and (a-144).

Suitably, in an embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof NR^(A1)R^(A2) is selected from the group consisting of (a-1), (a-5), (a-9), (a-14) (a-20), (a-22), (a-26), (a-35), (a-36), (a-38), (a-41), (a-42), (a-55), (a-56), (a-57), (a-58), (a-64), (a-67), (a-143) and (a-144).

Suitably the present invention provides compounds according to formula (II)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(A1) and R^(A2) are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In embodiments, L is defined as in the invention and embodiments thereof as described herein.

In an embodiment L is absent.

In embodiments, L is selected from the group consisting of

C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, (CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O.

In embodiments, L is absent or selected from the group consisting of

C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2)), —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O.

In embodiments, L selected from the group consisting of

C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —NR^(L3)—, wherein R^(L3), is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl.

Suitably L is C₁₋₆-alkyl. Suitably L is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—. Suitably L is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂CH₂—. Suitably L is —CH₂—, or —CH₂CH₂—, in particular —CH₂—.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIV) or (XV)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, M, G, Y, X, q, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(A1), and R^(A2) are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In embodiments, M is defined as in the invention and embodiments thereof as described herein.

In some embodiments, M is selected from the group consisting of

C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of

aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, MC(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—.

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of

aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—.

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of

phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, pyranyl, thiopyranyl, oxazinyl, thiazynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—.

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of

phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—.

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of

phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—.

Suitably M is selected from the group consisting of

phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, —C(H)═C(H)—C≡C—, —C(H)═C(H)—.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of M is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(M2)R^(M3), carbonyl,         —C(═O)—OR^(M2), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(M2),         —SO₂R^(M4), —OSO₂R^(M4), —SO₂NR^(M2)R^(M3),         —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of M is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(M2)R^(M3), carbonyl,         —C(═O)—OR^(M2), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(M2),         —SO₂R^(M4), —OSO₂R^(M4), —SO₂NR^(M2)R^(M3),         —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of M is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(M2), —SO₂R^(M4), —OSO₂R^(M4), —SO₂NR^(M2)R^(M3), hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of M is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, and amino. Suitably R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, and halo. Suitably R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably R^(M4) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino. Suitably R^(M4) is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Particular suitable groups of M are selected from the group consisting of

Particular suitable groups of M are selected from the group consisting of

(m-1), (m-3), (m-5), (m-8), (m-14), (m-15), (m-16), (m-17).

Particular suitable groups of M are selected from the group consisting of

(m-1), (m-8), (m-16), most preferably (m-16).

In embodiments of the invention and embodiments thereof, G is defined as in the invention and embodiments thereof as described herein.

Suitably G is selected from the group consisting of

CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)—. wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably G is selected from the group consisting of

—C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In particular, G is —C≡C—.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (III)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, Y, R¹, R², R³, R⁴ and R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In embodiments of the invention and embodiments thereof, Y is defined as in the invention or embodiments thereof as described herein.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR¹,         halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(Y2), —SO₂R^(Y3),         —OSO₂R^(Y3), —SO₂NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—,         hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl,         C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano,         hydroxy, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl.

Suitably, the cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl of Y is not substituted.

More suitably Y is aryl, preferably phenyl, more preferably unsubstituted phenyl. In particular, Y is para-phenyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IV)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, use according to the invention, wherein A, L, M, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R², R³, R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In suitable embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. Suitably R⁵ is H.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R², R³ are defined as in the invention or embodiments as described herein.

In an embodiment R² and/or R³ may be an substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl, wherein the substituents may be selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, thiol, C₁₋₆-alkyl, carbonyl, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁶R⁷, —C(═O)NR⁶R⁷, cyano, —NR⁶R⁷, —C(═O)—OR⁶, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycle, C₃₋₈-cycloalkyl.

In some embodiment, the substituents on the substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl of R² and/or R³ may be selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxyl, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —NR⁶R⁷.

Suitably R² is selected from H and unsubstituted C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably from H and methyl.

Suitably R³ is selected from H and unsubstituted C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably H.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R², R³ are defined as in the invention or embodiments as described herein.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, —OR⁸, C(═O)OR⁹, C(═O)R⁹, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR⁷R⁸, carbonyl, nitro, C(═O)OR⁸, halogen, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, cyano, hydroxy, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁶R⁷, —C(═O)NR⁵R⁶.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, of R⁴ is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, NR⁷R⁸, carbonyl, nitro, halogen, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, cyano, hydroxy.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, of R⁴ is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, NR⁷R⁸, halogen, cyano, hydroxy.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, of R⁴ is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, NR⁷R⁸, halogen.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OR⁸, C(═O)OR⁸, C(═O)R⁹.

Suitably In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OR⁸, C(═O)OR^(B), C(═O)R⁹. More suitably R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, —OR⁸. Suitably R⁴ is —OR⁸, more suitably R⁴ is OH.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R², and R⁶, are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R¹ is selected from H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl

In embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl. In a suitable embodiment R¹⁶ is selected from H, a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl and a branched C₃₋₆-alkyl.

In another suitable embodiment R¹ and R⁶ are independently selected from H and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In a suitable embodiment R¹ and R⁶ are both H.

In another suitable embodiment R¹ and R⁶ both are independently C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably linear C₁₋₆-alkyl, more preferably linear C₁₋₃-alkyl.

In a suitable embodiment, one of R¹ and R⁶ is H and the other one is a C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In another suitable embodiment, one of R¹ and R⁶ is H and the other one is a linear C₁₋₆-alkyl, preferably methyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (V)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R², R³, R⁴, and R⁵ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (V) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of

-   -   H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl,         C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or         R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein         0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O;         wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl,         heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring         formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they         are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent         selected from the group consisting of         C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4),         carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5),         SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted         with hydroxy;         wherein         R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or         C₁₋₆-alkyl;         L is selected from the group consisting of         C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2)),         —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—,         —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—,         —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—,         —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)—         wherein         R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the         group consisting of         H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with         aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl         substituted with heterocyclyl;         or         R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are         attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring         having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are         selected from N, S, and O;         M is selected from the group consisting of         C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,         C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—;         G is selected from the group consisting of         CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—,         —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2),         —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—.         wherein         R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom,         or C₁₋₆-alkyl;         Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; and         R², R³, R⁴, and R⁵ are defined as in any of the embodiments         described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (V) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl,         C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1));         G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—         Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl;         R¹, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments         described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C≡C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is aryl, and R², R³, R⁴, and R⁵ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (V) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; and R², R³, R⁴, and R⁵ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VI)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, (CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; and R¹, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2); wherein R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C— Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; R¹, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is aryl, and R¹, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C≡C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; and R¹, R², R⁵ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹, R² and R⁶, are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; and R¹, R² and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1)); G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; R¹, R² and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2); wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—.

G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—;

Y is aryl, and R¹, R² and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2); R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; and R¹, R² and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VIII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, L, M, G, Y, R¹ and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, (CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1)); G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; and R¹ and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; R¹ and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. G is selected from the group consisting of —C≡C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is aryl, and R¹ and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (VIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; and R¹ and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IX)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, Y and R¹ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, (CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1)); G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; and R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1)); G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A55), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is aryl, and R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (IX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; and R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (X)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, Y and R¹ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (X) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)—wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; and R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (X) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2); wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl. L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C— Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (X) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is aryl, and R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (X) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl, L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; and R¹ is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XI)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, Y and R² are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2)), —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)—wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; and R² is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1)); G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl; R² is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is aryl, and R² is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; and R² is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, and Y are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2)), —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)—wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1)); G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1)); G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; and Y is aryl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; and Y is phenyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, L, M, G, and Y are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C═C—C(═O)—; wherein R^(G2) is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; and Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—; G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; and Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of aryl, heteroaryl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; and Y is aryl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). R^(A1) is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, R^(A2) is hydrogen or C₁₋₆alkyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is selected from the group consisting of —CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂—; M is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, thiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, thiophenyl, furanyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—. G is selected from the group consisting of —C═C— and —C≡C—C≡C—; and Y is phenyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, R¹, R², R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; R¹, R²; R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl, and. R¹, R²; R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2). wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl and R¹, R²; R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of is selected from the group consisting of CH₃(CH₂)₂NH, CF₃CH₂NH. CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, HCCCH₂NH, cyclopropylamine, cyclobutylamine, cyclopentylamine, pyrrolidine, furfurylamine, tetrahydrofurfurylamine, morpholine, benzylamine, 4-4-methylbenzylamine, methoxybenzylamine, 2-pyridylmethanamine, 3-pyridylmethanamine, (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine, 2-thienylmethanamine and thiazol-2ylmethanamine, and R¹, R²; R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVIII)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, R¹ and, R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl, and. R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl and R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XVIII) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of is selected from the group consisting of CH₃(CH₂)₂NH, CF₃CH₂NH. CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, HCCCH₂NH, cyclopropylamine, cyclobutylamine, cyclopentylamine, pyrrolidine, furfurylamine, tetrahydrofurfurylamine, morpholine, benzylamine, 4-4-methylbenzylamine, methoxybenzylamine, 2-pyridylmethanamine, 3-pyridylmethanamine, (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine, 2-thienylmethanamine and thiazol-2ylmethanamine, and R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIX)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A, R¹ and, R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1)R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl, and. R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl and R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XIX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of is selected from the group consisting of CH₃(CH₂)₂NH, CF₃CH₂NH. CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, HCCCH₂NH, cyclopropylamine, cyclobutylamine, cyclopentylamine, pyrrolidine, furfurylamine, tetrahydrofurfurylamine, morpholine, benzylamine, 4-4-methylbenzylamine, methoxybenzylamine, 2-pyridylmethanamine, 3-pyridylmethanamine, (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine, 2-thienylmethanamine and thiazol-2ylmethanamine, and R¹ and R⁶ are defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XX)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆—, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XX) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of is selected from the group consisting of CH₃(CH₂)₂NH, CF₃CH₂NH. CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, HCCCH₂NH, cyclopropylamine, cyclobutylamine, cyclopentylamine, pyrrolidine, furfurylamine, tetrahydrofurfurylamine, morpholine, benzylamine, 4-4-methylbenzylamine, methoxybenzylamine, 2-pyridylmethanamine, 3-pyridylmethanamine, (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine, 2-thienylmethanamine and thiazol-2ylmethanamine.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XXI)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof wherein A is defined as in any of the embodiments described herein.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XXI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XXI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof,

wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XXI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl dioxide, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, azepanyl, pyrrolinyl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5), halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5), SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (XXI) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein

A is selected from the group consisting of is selected from the group consisting of CH₃(CH₂)₂NH, CF₃CH₂NH. CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, HCCCH₂NH, cyclopropylamine, cyclobutylamine, cyclopentylamine, pyrrolidine, furfurylamine, tetrahydrofurfurylamine, morpholine, benzylamine, 4-4-methylbenzylamine, methoxybenzylamine, 2-pyridylmethanamine, 3-pyridylmethanamine, (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine, 2-thienylmethanamine and thiazol-2ylmethanamine.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl; L is absent or C₁₋₆-alkyl; M is aryl or heteroaryl;

G is —C≡C—, or —C≡C—C≡C—;

Y is aryl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OR⁸; R⁵ is C₁₋₆-alkyl or H; R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with phenyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with pyridine or furan;

L is —CH₂—;

M is phenyl or thiophene;

G is —C≡C—;

Y is phenyl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl;

R⁴ is OH; R⁵ is H;

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention and/or embodiments thereof A is selected from the group consisting of morpholine, CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, benzylamine, cyclopropylamine and CF₃CH₂NH.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is selected from the group consisting of morpholine, CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, benzylamine, cyclopropylamine and CF₃CH₂NH;

L is —CH₂—;

M is phenyl or thiophene;

G is —C═C—;

Y is phenyl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl;

R⁴ is OH; R⁵ is H;

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 5 to 10 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, further ring atoms are selected from N, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, -halogen cyano, —SR^(A5); wherein R^(A5) is selected from H or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is absent or C₁₋₆-alkyl; M is aryl or heteroaryl; G is selected from the group consisting of —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is aryl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OR⁸; R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, methyl substituted with phenyl, methyl substituted with heteroaryl selected from the group consisting of pyridine, oxazole, pyrimidine, thiophene, furan, and thiazol; or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of tetrahydro-isoquinoline, pyrroline, and morpholine; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of methyl, methoxy, chloro, fluoro, cyano, SCH₃; L is absent or —CH₂—; M is phenyl, thiophene, furan, or pyridine; G is selected from the group consisting of —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—; Y is phenyl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl;

R⁴ is OH; R⁵ is H;

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 5 to 10 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, or 1, further ring atoms are selected from N, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, halogen atom, cyano, —SR^(A5)—, wherein R^(A5) is H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is absent or C₁₋₆-alkyl; M is aryl, or heteroaryl;

G is —C═C— or —C≡C—C≡C—;

Y is aryl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OR¹; R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alky.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with phenyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl selected from the group consisting of oxazole, pyridine, thiophene, thiazole, and furan, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of tetrahydro-isoquinoline, and morpholine; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of methyl, methoxy, fluoro, chloro, cyano, —SCH₃—;

L is —CH₂—;

M is phenyl, pyridine, or thiophene;

G is —C≡C—;

Y is phenyl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, —OH;

R⁵ is H;

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 6 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, or 1 further ring atoms are selected from N, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1)R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, halogen atom; L is absent or C₁₋₆-alkyl; M is aryl, or heteroaryl;

G is —C≡C—, or —C≡C—C≡C—;

Y is aryl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁴ is H, C₁₋₆-alkyl or —OR¹; R⁵ is H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl. R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl.

In some embodiments of the invention and/or embodiments thereof the compound is a compound according to formula (I)

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2), wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with phenyl, and C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl selected from the group consisting of pyridine, oxazol, pyrimidine thiophene, furan, and thiazole; or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form morpholine; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, heteroaryl, or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of methyl, methoxy, chloro, L is absent or —CH₂—; M is phenyl, or thiophene;

G is —C≡C—, or —C≡C—C≡C—;

Y is phenyl; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ is H, or un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁴ is H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, or —OH;

R⁵ is H.

The invention is also directed to a method for treating an animal with an infection by bacteria comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof, wherein the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the group of Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somni Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica and Haemophilus parasuis. Suitably the subject is a mammal and in some embodiments, a ruminant or swine.

The invention is also directed to a method for treating a ruminant, preferably bovine, suffering from an infection by bacteria comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof, wherein the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the group of Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somni.

The invention is also directed to a method for treating a swine suffering from an infection by bacteria comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof, wherein the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the group of Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica and Haemophilus parasuis.

The invention is also directed to amethod for treating an animal with an infection by bacteria comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the group of Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somni Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica and Haemophilus parasuis. Suitably the subject is a mammal and in some embodiments, a ruminant or swine.

The invention is also directed to a method for treating a ruminant, preferably bovine, suffering from an infection by bacteria comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the group of Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somni.

The invention is also directed to a method for treating a swine suffering from an infection by bacteria comprising administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the group of Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica and Haemophilus parasuis.

The invention provides further a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a compound according to the invention and/or embodiments thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier thereof.

Suitably the compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof, is co-administered with other therapeutic agents that are selected for their particular usefulness against the condition that is being treated.

The term “treating”, as used herein, refers to reversing, alleviating, inhibiting the progress of, or preventing the disorder or condition to which such term applies, or one or more symptoms of such disorder or condition. The term “treatment”, as used herein, refers to the act of treating, as “treating” is defined immediately above.

The compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof may also be used in the treatment of Bovine Respiratory Disease and/or Swine Respiratory disease.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

Pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof comprise a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof formulated together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” means a non-toxic, inert solid, semi-solid or liquid filler, diluent, encapsulating material or formulation auxiliary of any type. Some examples of materials that can serve as pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are sugars such as lactose, glucose and sucrose; starches such as corn starch and potato starch; cellulose and its derivatives such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and cellulose acetate; powdered tragacanth; malt; gelatin; talc; excipients such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes; oils such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil; safflower oil; sesame oil; olive oil; corn oil and soybean oil; glycols; such a propylene glycol; esters such as ethyl oleate and ethyl laurate; agar; buffering agents such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide; alginic acid; pyrogen-free water; isotonic saline; Ringer's solution; ethyl alcohol, and phosphate buffer solutions, as well as other non- toxic compatible lubricants such as sodium lauryl sulfate and magnesium stearate, as well as coloring agents, releasing agents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents, preservatives and antioxidants can also be present in the composition, according to the judgment of the formulator. The pharmaceutical compositions of this invention and/or embodiments thereof can be administered to animals orally, rectally, parenterally, intracisternally, intravaginally, intraperitoneally, topically (as by powders, ointments, or drops), bucally, or as an oral or nasal spray, or a liquid aerosol or dry powder formulation for inhalation.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” includes a salt with an inorganic base, organic base, inorganic acid, organic acid, or basic or acidic amino acid.

Examples of often suitable inorganic acids for making (pharmaceutically acceptable) salts include hydrochloric, hydrobromic, hydroiodic, nitric, carbonic, sulfuric, and phosphoric acid. Examples of often suitable organic acids for making (pharmaceutically acceptable) salts generally include, for example, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic, heterocyclic, carboxylic, and sulfonic classes of organic acids. Specific examples of often suitable organic acids include cholic, sorbic, lauric, acetic, trifluoroacetic, formic, propionic, succinic, glycolic, gluconic, digluconic, lactic, malic, tartaric acid, citric, ascorbic, glucuronic, maleic, fumaric, pyruvic, aspartic, glutamic, aryl carboxylic acid (e.g., benzoic), anthranilic acid, mesylic, stearic, salicylic, p-hydroxybenzoic, phenylacetic, mandelic, embonic (pamoic), alkylsulfonic (e.g., ethanesulfonic), arylsulfonic (e.g., benzenesulfonic), pantothenic, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic, sulfanilic, cyclohexylaminosulfonic, β-hydroxybutyric, galactaric, galacturonic, adipic, alginic, butyric, camphoric, camphorsulfonic, cyclopentanepropionic, dodecylsulfic, glycoheptanoic, glycerophosphic, heptanoic, hexanoic, nicotinic, 2-naphthalesulfonic, oxalic, palmoic, pectinic, 3-phenylpropionic, picric, pivalic, thiocyanic, tosylic, and undecanoic acid. In some such embodiments, for example, the salt comprises a trifluoroacetate, mesylate, or tosylate salt. In other embodiments, the salt comprises a hydrochloric acid salt. In general, a base addition salt can be prepared by reacting a free acid compound with an approximately stoichiometric amount of an inorganic or organic base. Examples of base addition salts may include, for example, metallic salts and organic salts. Metallic salts, for example, include alkali metal (group Ia) salts, alkaline earth metal (group IIa) salts, and other physiologically acceptable metal salts. Such salts may be made from aluminum, calcium, lithium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc. For example, a free acid compound may be mixed with sodium hydroxide to form such a base addition salt. Organic salts may be made from amines, such as trimethylamine, diethylamine, N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine, chloroprocaine, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, ethylenediamine, meglumine (N-methylglucamine), and procaine. Basic nitrogen-containing groups may be quaternized with agents such as C₁-C₆-alkyl halides (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides), dialkyl sulfates (e.g., dimethyl, diethyl, dibuytl, and diamyl sulfates), long chain halides (e.g., decyl, lauryl, myristyl, and stearyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides), arylalkyl halides (e.g., benzyl and phenethyl bromides), and others.

As salts of basic amino acids, the instant invention includes, for example, arginine, lysine and ornithine. Acidic amino acids include, for example, aspartic acid and glutamic acid.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable ester” refers to esters that hydrolyze in vivo and include those that break down readily in the human body to leave the parent compound or a salt thereof. Suitable ester groups include, for example, those derived from pharmaceutically acceptable aliphatic carboxylic acids, particularly alkanoic, alkenoic, cycloalkanoic and alkanedioic acids, in which each alkyl or alkenyl moiety advantageously has not more than 6 carbon atoms. Representative examples of particular esters include, but are not limited to, formates, acetates, propionates, butyrates, acrylates and ethylsuccinates. The term “pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug” as used herein refers to those prodrugs of the compounds of the present invention that are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animals without undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response, and the like, commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio, and effective for their intended use, as well as the zwitterionic forms, where possible, of the compounds of the invention. The term “prodrug” refers to compounds that are rapidly transformed in vivo to yield the parent compound of the above formula, for example by hydrolysis in blood. A thorough discussion is provided in T. Higuchi and V. Stella, Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems, Vol. 14 of the A.C.S. Symposium Series, and in Edward B. Roche, ed., Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design, American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press, 1987, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The term “antibacterial agent” refers to agents synthesized or modified in the laboratory that have either bactericidal or bacteriostatic activity. An “active” agent in this context will inhibit the growth of P. aeruginosa and other gram-negative bacteria. The term “inhibiting the growth” indicates that the rate of increase in the numbers of a population of a particular bacterium is reduced. Thus, the term includes situations in which the bacterial population increases but at a reduced rate, as well as situations where the growth of the population is stopped, as well as situations where the numbers of the bacteria in the population are reduced or the population even eliminated. If an enzyme activity assay is used to screen for inhibitors, one can make modifications in uptake/efflux, solubility, half-life, etc. to compounds in order to correlate enzyme inhibition with growth inhibition. The activity of antibacterial agents is not necessarily limited to bacteria but may also encompass activity against parasites, virus, and fungi.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs. In addition to the active compounds, the liquid dosage forms may contain inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, for example, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof.

Besides inert diluents, the oral compositions can also include adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents.

Injectable preparations, for example, sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions may be formulated according to the known art using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents.

The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectable solution, suspension or emulsion in a nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluent or solvent, for example, as a solution in 1,3- butanediol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution, U. S. P. and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fatty acids such as oleic acid are used in the preparation of injectables. The injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial- retaining filter, or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions that can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.

In order to prolong the effect of a drug, it is often desirable to slow the absorption of the drug from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. This may be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension of crystalline or amorphous material with poor water solubility. The rate of absorption of the drug then depends upon its rate of dissolution that, in turn, may depend upon crystal size and crystalline form. Alternatively, delayed absorption of a parenterally administered drug form may be accomplished by dissolving or suspending the drug in an oil vehicle. Injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsule matrices of the drug in biodegradable polymers such as polylactide- polyglycolide. Depending upon the ratio of drug to polymer and the nature of the particular polymer employed, the rate of drug release can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymers include poly (orthoesters) and poly (anhydrides). Depot injectable formulations may also be prepared by entrapping the drug in liposomes or microemulsions that are compatible with body tissues.

Compositions for rectal or vaginal administration can be prepared by mixing the compounds of this invention with suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers such as cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solid at ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active compound.

Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules, tablets, pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, the active compound is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate and/or a) fillers or extenders such as starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid, b) binders such as, for example, carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, sucrose, and acacia, c) humectants such as glycerol, d) disintegrating agents such as agar-agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate, e) solution retarding agents such as paraffin, f) absorption accelerators such as quaternary ammonium compounds, g) wetting agents such as, for example, acetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate, h) absorbents such as kaolin and bentonite clay, and i) lubricants such as talc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, the dosage form may also comprise buffering agents.

Solid compositions of a similar type may also be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols and the like.

The solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as enteric coatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art.

They may optionally contain opacifying agents and can also be of a composition that they release the active ingredient (s) only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions that can be used include polymeric substances and waxes.

Solid compositions of a similar type may also be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols and the like.

The active compounds can also be in micro-encapsulated form with one or more excipients as noted above. The solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as enteric coatings, release controlling coatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art. In such solid dosage forms the active compound may be admixed with at least one inert diluent such as sucrose, lactose or starch. Such dosage forms may also comprise, as is normal practice, additional substances other than inert diluents, e. g., tableting lubricants and other tableting aids such a magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, the dosage forms may also comprise buffering agents. They may optionally contain opacifying agents and can also be of a composition that they release the active ingredient (s) only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions that can be used include polymeric substances and waxes.

Dosage forms for topical or transdermal administration of a compound of this invention include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels, powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants or patches. The active component is admixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and any needed preservatives or buffers as may be required. Ophthalmic formulations, ear drops, and the like are also contemplated as being within the scope of this invention.

The ointments, pastes, creams and gels may contain, in addition to an active compound of this invention, excipients such as animal and vegetable fats, oils, waxes, paraffins, starch, tragacanth, cellulose derivatives, polyethylene glycols, silicones, bentonites, silicic acid, talc and zinc oxide, or mixtures thereof.

Compositions of the invention may also be formulated for delivery as a liquid aerosol or inhalable dry powder. Liquid aerosol formulations may be nebulized predominantly into particle sizes that can be delivered to the terminal and respiratory bronchioles where bacteria reside in patients with bronchial infections, such as chronic bronchitis and pneumonia. Pathogenic bacteria are commonly present throughout airways down to bronchi, bronchioli and lung parenchema, particularly in terminal and respiratory bronchioles. During exacerbation of infection, bacteria can also be present in alveoli.

Liquid aerosol and inhalable dry powder formulations are preferably delivered throughout the endobronchial tree to the terminal bronchioles and eventually to the parenchymal tissue.

Aerosolized formulations of the invention may be delivered using an aerosol forming device, such as a jet, vibrating porous plate or ultrasonic nebulizer, preferably selected to allow the formation of a aerosol particles having with a mass medium average diameter predominantly between 1 to 5 pm.

Further, the formulation preferably has balanced osmolarity ionic strength and chloride concentration, and the smallest aerosolizable volume able to deliver effective dose of the compounds of the invention to the site of the infection. Additionally, the aerosolized formulation preferably does not impair negatively the functionality of the airways and does not cause undesirable side effects.

Aerosolization devices suitable for administration of aerosol formulations of the invention include, for example, jet, vibrating porous plate, ultrasonic nebulizers and energized dry powder inhalers, that are able to nebulize the formulation of the invention into aerosol particle size predominantly in the size range from 1-5 um. Predominantly in this application means that at least 70% but preferably more than 90% of all generated aerosol particles are 1 to 5 pm range. A jet nebulizer works by air pressure to break a liquid solution into aerosol droplets. Vibrating porous plate nebulizers work by using a sonic vacuum produced by a rapidly vibrating porous plate to extrude a solvent droplet through a porous plate. An ultrasonic nebulizer works by a piezoelectric crystal that shears a liquid into small aerosol droplets. Compounds of the invention may also be formulated for use as topical powders and sprays that can contain, in addition to the compounds of this invention, excipients such as lactose, talc, silicic acid, aluminum hydroxide, calcium silicates and polyamide powder, or mixtures of these substances. Sprays can additionally contain customary propellants such as chlorofluorohydrocarbons.

Transdermal patches have the added advantage of providing controlled delivery of a compound to the body. Such dosage forms can be made by dissolving or dispensing the compound in the proper medium. Absorption enhancers can also be used to increase the flux of the compound across the skin.

The rate can be controlled by either providing a rate controlling membrane or by dispersing the compound in a polymer matrix or gel.

According to the treatment by the compounds of the present invention and/or embodiments thereof, bacterial infections are treated or prevented in an animal by administering to the animal a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, in such amounts and for such time as is necessary to achieve the desired result.

By a “therapeutically effective amount” of a compound of the invention and/or embodiments thereof is meant a sufficient amount of the compound to treat bacterial infections, at a reasonable benefit/risk ratio applicable to any medical treatment. It will be understood, however, that the total daily usage of the compounds and compositions of the present invention will be decided by the attending physician or veterinary doctor within the scope of sound medical judgment. The specific therapeutically effective dose level for any particular animal will depend upon a variety of factors including the disorder being treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity of the specific compound employed; the specific composition employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the animal; the time of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion of the specific compound employed; the duration of the treatment; drugs used in combination or coincidental with the specific compound employed; and like factors well known in the medical arts.

Methods of formulation are well known in the art and are disclosed, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Mack Publishing Company, Easton, Pa., 19th Edition (1995).

Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the present invention can be in the form of sterile, non-pyrogenic liquid solutions or suspensions, coated capsules, suppositories, lyophilized powders, transdermal patches or other forms known in the art.

A “kit” as used in the instant application includes a container for containing the pharmaceutical compositions and may also include divided containers such as a divided bottle or a divided foil packet.

The container can be in any conventional shape or form as known in the art that is made of a pharmaceutically acceptable material, for example a paper or cardboard box, a glass or plastic bottle or jar, a resealable bag (for example, to hold a “refill” of tablets for placement into a different container), or a blister pack with individual doses for pressing out of the pack according to a therapeutic schedule. The container employed can depend on the exact dosage form involved, for example a conventional cardboard box would not generally be used to hold a liquid suspension. It is feasible that more than one container can be used together in a single package to market a single dosage form. For example, tablets may be contained in a bottle that is in turn contained within a box.

An example of such a kit is a so-called blister pack. Blister packs are well known in the packaging industry and are being widely used for the packaging of pharmaceutical unit dosage forms (tablets, capsules, and the like). Blister packs generally consist of a sheet of relatively stiff material covered with a foil of a preferably transparent plastic material. During the packaging process, recesses are formed in the plastic foil. The recesses have the size and shape of individual tablets or capsules to be packed or may have the size and shape to accommodate multiple tablets and/or capsules to be packed. Next, the tablets or capsules are placed in the recesses accordingly and the sheet of relatively stiff material is sealed against the plastic foil at the face of the foil that is opposite from the direction in which the recesses were formed. As a result, the tablets or capsules are individually sealed or collectively sealed, as desired, in the recesses between the plastic foil and the sheet. Preferably the strength of the sheet is such that the tablets or capsules can be removed from the blister pack by manually applying pressure on the recesses whereby an opening is formed in the sheet at the place of the recess. The tablet or capsule can then be removed via said opening.

Compositions of the present compounds may also be used in combination with other known antibacterial agents of similar spectrum to (1) synergistically enhance treatment of severe Gram- negative infections covered by the spectrum of this compound or (2) add coverage in severe infections in which multiple organisms are suspected in which another agent of a different spectrum may be required in addition to this compound. Potential agents include members of the aminoglycosides, penicillins, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, glycopeptides, lipopeptides and oxazolidinones. The treatment can involve administering a composition having both active agents or administration of the inventive compounds followed by or preceded by administration of an additional active antibacterial agent.

Types of animals that may benefit from the practice of the invention include any that are susceptible to infection by an etiological agent of Bovine respiratory Disease (BRD) or alternatively, swine respiratory disease (SRD).

Exemplary animals include but are not limited to: members of the biological subfamily Bovinae which includes medium- to large-sized ungulates such as domestic dairy and beef cattle, bison, African buffalo, the water buffalo, etc. The animals may be so-called livestock raised in an agricultural setting for the production of dairy products or meat; or may be raised to perform work; or may be in another setting, e.g. in a zoo, animal reserve, etc., or raised for some other reason, e.g. as pets, show animals, for breeding purposes, etc.

Especially preferred is the use of the compounds of the current invention in beef cattle. Beef cattle are cattle raised for meat production (as distinguished from dairy cattle, used for milk production). There are three main stages in beef production: cow-calf operations, backgrounding, and feedlot operations.

Especially preferred is the use of the compounds of the current invention in feedlot operations. The compounds of the invention can be used in beef (and dairy) cattle of every age, in calf, heifers, steer, cows. The compound of the invention can be used in animals of different weight, including heavy animals of a weight higher than 350 kg.

Other exemplary animals that can be treated with the compounds and compositions of the current invention are small ruminants, such a sheep or goats or pseudoruminants, such as e.g. camels or lamas. In one embodiment the compounds of the current invention is used to treat respiratory diseases such as enzootic pneumonia of lambs and/or adult sheep (ewes, rams) that are kept for meat or as breeding stock. Enzootic pneumonia is an acute infectious disease of sheep characterised by fever, nasal discharge, pneumonitis and pleuritis.

The compounds of the current invention can be alternatively used to treat Swine respiratory disease (SRD), that is a disease of animals of the family Suidae. Suidae are commonly called pigs, swine, hogs, or boars. The compounds of the current invention can be administered in general to all swine animals; to sucker, weaner, boars, barrows, gilts or sows. It can be used in one or more of the phases of swine farming for meat: suckling pigs, feeder pigs, grower, and finisher pigs or in backfatter pigs. Alternatively it can be used in breeding stocks, i.e. in breeding sows, gilts or boars or the offspring of such animal as replacement breeding stock.

In one embodiment, the animal that is treated is a bovine animal and the disease that is treated is BRD.

In another embodiment the animal is a suidae (porcine) animal and the disease that is treated is SRD.

The compounds of the current invention can be used to treat diseased animals that display clinical symptoms of Bovine Respiratory disease or Swine respiratory disease.

The compounds of the current invention can additionally or alternatively be used to treat animals with subclinical infections with Pasteurella spp., Mannheimia spp., and Histophilus spp. infections. A subclinical infection is nearly or completely asymptomatic (no disease signs or symptoms). Therefore identifying affected animals early in the course of BRD or SRD is difficult and subclinical infection is mainly detected at the slaughterhouse when checking the lungs for lesions. However, subclinical BRD or SRD infection result in lower average daily gains (ADG).

In addition to treatment purposes, the compositions and methods of the invention are also suitable for metaphylactic use. For example, in case of an outbreak of Bovine Respiratory disease or Swine respiratory disease, administration of the compounds of the current invention to non-affected (or sub-clinical infected) animals, especially those which are in close contact with those showing clinical signs of disease, could prevent the spread of the infection.

In addition, prophylactic treatment might be undertaken in bovines considered to be vulnerable to infection and/or in whom infection could have grave consequences, e.g. calves, show cattle, pregnant females, prize bulls or boars, etc., whether or not an outbreak of the disease is known to have occurred.

Another option is the prophylactic administration of compounds according to the current invention in animals before shipping and other stress inducing events to prevent outbreak of the disease in such animals.

The same concept of prophylactic or metaphylactic treatment, as described in the herein applies to swine animals at risk for SRD.

In some embodiments, one or more, preferably one compound according to this invention is used to treat an infection by a pathogen that is resistant to one or more other antibacterial agents. In some embodiments, the compound according to this invention is active against a pathogen, that is resistant to one or more of the following antibacterials: macrolide antibiotics, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, or cephalosporins, especially one or more selected from the group of tylosin, erythromycin, tildipirosin, timicosin, tulathromycin, gamithromycin, gentamicin, neomycin, enrofloxacin, ciprofloxacindanafloxaxin, oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline, cefquinome, ceftiofur or florfenicol, sulfonamides or penicillin. The compounds according to this invention may be administered in various dosage forms. The term “dosage form” means that the compounds according to this invention are formulated into a product suitable for administering to the animal via the envisaged dosage route. Such dosage forms are sometimes referred to herein as formulations or pharmaceutical composition.

Dosage forms useful in the current invention can be liquid, semi-solid or solid dosage forms.

Liquid dosage forms of the compounds are generally solutions, suspensions or emulsions. A solution is a mixture of two or more components that form a single phase that is homogeneous down to the molecular level. A suspension consists of insoluble solid particles dispersed in a liquid medium, with the solid particles accounting for about 0.5% to about 30% of the suspension. The liquid may be aqueous, oily, or both. An emulsion is a heterogeneous dispersion of one immiscible liquid in another; it relies on an emulsifying agent for stability. A dry powder (or granule) for reconstitution is mixed and reconstituted with a diluent (e.g. water) as a solution, or as a suspension immediately prior to injection. The principal advantage of this dosage form is that it overcomes the problem of instability in solution or suspension.

One dosage route (administration route) is the parenteral, especially injection administration (e.g. subcutaneous injection, intravenous injection, intramuscular injection, etc.). Parenteral formulations and delivery systems for non-oral routes comprise liquids (e.g. solutions, suspensions, emulsions, and dry powders for reconstitution), semi-solids and solids (e.g. implants). The majority of implants, that are used in veterinary medicine, are compressed tablets or dispersed matrix systems in which the drug is uniformly dispersed within a nondegradable polymer or alternatively extrusion products. In one embodiment the compounds of the current invention are administered subcutaneously.

Another possible dosage route is the oral dosage route, wherein the compound according to this invention is administered via the mouth. Oral dosage forms suitable for oral administration comprise liquids (e.g. injectable, drench, in- feed or drinking water formulations), semi-solids (e.g. pastes, gels), and solids (e.g. tablets, capsules, powders, granules, chewable treats, premixes and medicated blocks). A drench is a liquid oral formulation that is administered directly into the mouth/throat of an animal, especially a livestock animal, by means of a “drench gun” or syringe or another suitable device. When the composition is administered in the animal recipient's drinking water or as a drench, it may be convenient to use a solution or suspension formulation. This formulation can be, for example, a concentrated suspension that is mixed with water or a dry preparation that is mixed and suspended in the water. Semi-solid oral formulations (pastes or gels) are generally administered via an applicator directly into the mouth of an animal or mixed with the feed.

Solid oral formulations are either administered directly to an animal (tablet, capsule) or mixed with the feed or via medicated feed blocks.

When the oral formulation is administered via a non-human animal's feed, it may, for example, be fed as a discrete feed or as a chewable treat. Alternatively (or additionally), it may, for example, be intimately dispersed in the animal recipient's regular feed, used as a top dressing, or in the form of solid pellets, paste or liquid that is added to the finished feed. When the oral formulation is administered as a feed additive, it may be convenient to prepare a “premix” in which the oral formulation is dispersed in a small amount of a liquid or solid carrier. This “premix” is, in turn, dispersed in the animal's regular feed using, for example, a conventional mixer.

Several modified-release delivery systems have been developed, that take advantage of the unique anatomy of the ruminant forestomach, i.e. for intra-ruminal administration. An intraruminal bolus is a specific formulation for ruminants and pseudo-ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats, buffalos, camelids, deer etc.). It is a veterinary delayed release delivery system which remains in the rumeno-reticular sac of a ruminant animal over an extended period of time and in which the therapeutically active substance has a predictable and delayed release pattern. Such intraruminal boluses are usually administered using a balling gun or another suitable device.

It is contemplated that the compounds according to the current invention may alternatively be administered topically (e.g., transdermal via a spot-on, pour-on or spray, or alternatively as a nasal spray or by inhalation).

For instance the compounds according to this invention may be administered topically using a transdermal formulation (i.e. a formulation that passes through the skin). Alternatively the compounds according to this invention may be administered topically via the mucosa, e.g. as nasal spray.

Further aspects regarding formulation of drugs and various excipients are found in, for example, Gennaro, A. R., et al., eds., Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 20th Ed., 2000).

In carrying out the method of this invention, a specified compound according to the invention is preferably administered parenterally to an infected or susceptible animal.

In another embodiment the compound is administered orally (especially in case of SRD).

When the compound according to this invention is administered orally or parenterally by subcutaneous injection, the total dose is generally greater than about 0.01 mg/kg (i.e., milligram of compound according to this invention per kilogram body weight of the treated animal). In some such embodiments, the total dose is from about 0.01 to about 100 mg/kg, from about 0.01 to about 50 mg/kg, from about 0.1 to about 25 mg/kg, or from about 1 to about 20. For BRD or SRD, for example, the dose is generally from about 0.5 to about 15 mg/kg, from about 1 to about 10 mg/kg. The same dose range may be suitable for other dosage routes. The desired dose, however, may be less in some instances where the compound according to this invention is administered intravenously.

The dose used to control Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica or Histophilus somni infections or especially BRD will vary with the compound, the severity of the infection, and the age, weight, and condition of the animal. The total dose required for several days protection will generally, however, be in the range of from about 1 to about 40 mg/kg bodyweight, and preferably will be in the range of from about 2.5 to about 35 mg/kg. Similar dosages are administered to pigs to treat SRD. Protection for up to about seven days can be provided by a single injection; the length of protection will depend upon the dose given. The total dose can also be divided into smaller doses given at intervals, such as once daily for two to seven days. Obviously, other suitable dosage regimens can be constructed.

A single administration of a composition comprising a compound according to this invention can be sufficient to treat an infection and to clinically and/or bacteriologically cure BRD or SRD, or at least diminish the clinical symptoms in diseased animals; this is called “one shot” administration. Although the administration of such a “one-shot” single dose is very suitable, it is contemplated that multiple doses can be used, e.g. two administrations 12-24 hours apart or alternatively, two administrations, 48-72 hours apart.

Factors affecting the preferred dosage may include, for example, infection to be treated, the type (e.g., species and breed), age, size, sex, diet, activity, and condition of the of the infected animal; the dosage route; pharmacological considerations, such as the activity, efficacy, pharmacokinetic, and toxicology profiles of the particular compound of the invention and the composition administered; and whether the compound according to this invention being administered as part of a combination of active ingredients.

Thus, the preferred amount of the compound according to this invention can vary, and, therefore, can deviate from the typical dosages set forth above. Determining such dosage adjustments is generally within the skill of those in the art. The effective dosage will vary; for example, for prophylactic treatment relatively low doses would be administered over an extended time.

The compounds of this invention may be formulated for parenteral administration by methods recognized in the veterinary pharmaceutical art. Effective injectable compositions containing these compounds may be in either suspension or solution form. In the preparation of suitable formulations, it will be recognized that, in general, the water solubility of the acid addition salts is greater than that of the corresponding free bases. Similarly, the free bases are more soluble in dilute acids or in acidic solutions than in neutral or basic solutions.

In the solution form a compound is dissolved in a physiologically acceptable vehicle. Such vehicles comprise a suitable solvent, preservatives such as benzyl alcohol, if needed, and buffers. Useful solvents include, for example, water and aqueous alcohols, glycols, and carbonate esters such as diethyl carbonate.

Injectable suspension compositions employ a liquid suspending medium, with or without adjuvants, as a vehicle. The suspending medium can be, aqueous or non-aqueous, e.g. water, polyethylene glycol, benzyl alcohol, N methyl pyrrolidone, triacetin, inert oils such as vegetable oils or highly refined mineral oils.

Suitable physiologically acceptable adjuvants are necessary to keep the compound suspended in suspension compositions. The adjuvants may be chosen from among thickeners such as carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, gelatin, and the alginates. Many surfactants are also useful as suspending agents. Lecithin, alkylphenol polyethylene oxide adducts, naphthalenesulfonates, alkylbenzenesulfonates, and the polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters are useful suspending agents. Many substances which affect the hydrophilicity, density, and surface tension of the liquid suspending medium can assist in making injectable suspensions in individual cases. For example, silicone antifoams, sorbitol, and sugars can be useful suspending agents. Other conventional ingredients such as preservatives, buffers, surfactants, or thickeners can be present in the injectable formulation.

The compounds of this invention exhibit unexpectedly high antibacterial activity against Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida. For example, representative compounds were tested against Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida, using the conventional broth-dilution assay. The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC's) of representative compounds against these species are summarized in Table C.

The concentration of the compounds according to this invention in the applied dosage form may vary widely depending on, for example, the dosage route. In general, the concentration for injectable or oral administration is from about 1 to about 70% (by weight). In some such embodiments, for example, the concentration is from about 1 to about 50% (by weight), or from about 10 to about 50% (by weight). In other embodiments, the concentration is from about 35 to about 65% (by weight), from about 40 to about 60% (by weight), from about 45 to about 55% (by weight), or about 50% (by weight).

Preferred concentration in drinking water are from 0.01 to 0.05% weight by volume, particularly 0.01 to 0.025%, and in- feed from 100 to 400 ppm (g/metric ton), particularly 100 to 200 ppm.

In another aspect the present invention thus provides the administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibacterial effective amount of one or more, preferably one compound according to this invention and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients to an animal, especially a bovine animal or alternatively a porcine animal, especially for the treatment of BRD or SRD.

The formulation type chosen for a dosage form in any instance will depend upon the particular purpose envisaged and the physical, chemical and biological properties of the compound according to this invention.

If the compound according to this invention is administered parentally via an injection, the concentration of the compound according to this invention in the composition/formulation/dosage form preferably is sufficient to provide the desired therapeutically effective amount of the compound according to this invention in a volume that is acceptable for parenteral (subcutaneous) administration and allows an injection volume of less than 20 ml/per injection site.

In one embodiment the composition of a compound according to the invention is administered in a non-edible tissue of the animal that is removed at slaughter and does not enter the human food chain, e.g. in the ear or at the base of the ear (at the junction of the pinna with the cranium), or behind the ear, e.g. as described in WO1998041207 or WO2003079923, the content of which is incorporated by reference. Injection in alternative animal tissues of food producing animals, that do not enter the (human) food chain after slaughtering of the animal are also envisaged.

Examples of Contemplated Combination Therapies

The methods and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention encompass methods wherein a compound according to this invention is the sole active ingredient administered to the recipient animal. It is contemplated, however, that the methods and pharmaceutical compositions also encompass combination therapies wherein a compound is administered in combination with one or more other pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredients. The other active ingredient(s) may be, for example, one or more other compounds according to this invention. Alternatively (or additionally), the other active ingredient(s) may be one or more pharmaceutically acceptable compounds that are not compounds according to this invention. The other active ingredient(s) may target the same and/or different diseases or conditions.

Contemplated active ingredient(s) that may be administered in combination with the compounds of the current invention include, for example, antibacterials, anti-inflammatories, pharmaceutically acceptable anthelmintics, insecticides and acaricides, insect growth regulators, hormones, immunostimulats, dermatological preparations (e.g. antiseptics and disinfectants), and immunobiologicals (e.g., vaccines and antisera) for disease prevention.

Therefore, this invention is also directed to the use as a medicament of combinations comprising a) one or more compounds according to this invention with b) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable active compounds which differ in structure from component a). The active compounds b) are preferably anti-inflammatory compounds, more preferably selected from the group consisting of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAID's), such as e.g. flunixin meglumine, meloxicam, carprofen, ketoprofen, phenylbutazone, or Aspirin. In one embodiment one compound according to the invention is combined with flunixin. In another embodiment one compound of the invention is combined with meloxicam. Preferably such combination is used to treat BRD in cattle.

Combination means that a compound of the current invention is administered in a common formulation with the one or more pharmaceutically acceptable active compounds which differ in structure.

Alternatively the compound according to the invention is administered to the animal in parallel (not more than approximately 30 minutes apart) from one or more pharmaceutically acceptable active compounds which differ in structure.

In another embodiment the one or more pharmaceutically acceptable active compounds which differ in structure b) are antibacterials especially one or more selected grom the group of tylosin, erythromycin, tildipirosin, timicosin, tulathromycin, gamithromycin, gentamicin, neomycin, enrofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, danofloxaxin, oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline, cefquinome, ceftiofur or florfenicol, sulfonamides or penicillin.

Veterinary formulations for use in the present invention may be prepared by mixing the ingredients in the required proportions. The formulation is then packaged into an appropriate container containing single or multiple doses ready for administration (ready to use RTU) or alternatively, can be mixed with a diluent before administration.

Features of the invention have been described in embodiments in the present application; however, for brevity not all combinations of the features are literally described. Combinations of features as described herein are however expressly considered to be part of the invention.

The invention will now be further described by the following, non-limiting, examples:

Example 1 (Synthesis Examples)

General Procedure for the Synthesis of Aldehyde Containing Resins:

A suspension of N-Fmoc-hydroxylamine 2-chlorotrityl resin (200 g, 10 mmol) in dichloromethane (200 mL) was shaken for 2 hours and drained. The resin was treated with 20% v/v piperidine in DMF (320 mL) for 30 minutes, washed with DMF (5×200 mL) and drained completely. In a separate flask, the N-Fmoc-protected amino acid (20 mmol), HATU (7.5 g, 19 mmol) and DIEA (10.5 mL, 60 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (40 mL), stirred for three minutes and then added to the resin. After mixing under an atmosphere of nitrogen for 2 hours, the mixture was drained, washed with DMF (3×200 mL), drained again and treated with 20% v/v piperidine in DMF (320 mL) for 30 minutes, drained and washed with DMF (5×200 mL) and drained again. A solution of 4-ethynylbenzoic acid (4.38 g, 30 mmol), HATU (10.5 g, 28.5 mmol) and DIEA (10.5 ml, 60 mmol) in DMF (40 mL) was then added to the resin and mixing under an atmosphere of nitrogen was continued for 2 hours. The mixture was then drained, washed with DMF (5×200 mL) and drained again. A solution of 4-iodobenzaldehyde (9.28 g, 40 mmol) and DIEA (17.5 mL, 100 mmol) in DMF (400 mL) was purged with a stream of nitrogen for two minutes and added to the resin. After mixing for 5 minutes, PdCl₂(PPh₃)₂ (1.40 g, 2 mmol) and CuI (0.59 g, 5 mmol) were added and the mixture was mixed under an atmosphere of nitrogen for 48 hours. The resin was drained, washed with DMF (4×200 mL) and methanol (3×200 mL) and dried in vacuo to give the aldehyde containing resin which was used in the next steps without further purification.

Using this procedure, the corresponding amino acid-containing aldehyde resins were obtained using 2-[9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoic acid and 2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoic acid as the amino acid precursors.

General Procedure for the Reductive Amination of the Aldehyde-Containing Resins with Primary and Secondary Amines:

A solution of the amine (3 mmol) and trimethyl orthoformate (359 μL, 3.25 mmol) in THE (20 mL) was added to the aldehyde-containing resin (197 mg, 0.5 mmol). An atmosphere of nitrogen was established and after mixing for 5 minutes, acetic acid (352 μL, 6.15 mmol) followed by a solution of NaBH₃CN (141 mg, 2.25 mmol) in methanol (1 mL) was added. Mixing was continued for 44 hours after which the resin was filtered, drained and washed with DMF (2×10 mL) and methanol (3×10 mL), drained again and dried in vacuo. Cleavage from the resin was achieved by treatment with 1% v/v trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in dichloromethane (10 mL) for 30 minutes. The solution was collected and concentrated to dryness to give a crude residue which was purified by preparative HPLC using a e.g. Gilson GX-281 semi-preparative HPLC system equipped with a Luna 200×25 mm (C18, 10μ) or a Gemini c150×30 mm (C18, 5μ) column applying a gradient consisting of 0.1% TFA/water and acetonitrile.

The product containing fractions were collected, concentrated by freeze-drying and the residual trifluoroacetic acid was removed by another reverse-phase chromatography using a gradient consisting of aqueous ammonium hydrogencarbonate (7.5 mmol/L) and acetonitrile.

Using this procedure, the following compounds can be synthesized: Compound No.: 1-30.

Synthesis of 2-[9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoic acid

Step 1: Diethyl 2-[benzyl(methyl)amino]propanedioate

To a solution of diethyl 2-bromomalonate (50 g, 209 mmol) in dry ethanol (500 mL) was added N-methyl-1-phenylmethanamine (50.7 g, 418 mmol) and the mixture was heated under reflux for 1.5 hours. The mixture was allowed to attain room temperature and the precipitate formed was removed by filtration. The filtrate was collected and concentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate (500 mL) and 1 N HCl (250 mL) and the layers were shaken. The organic layer was collected and washed with brine (3×250 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the crude product which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (petroleum ether/ethyl acetate) to provide the desired compound as a colorless oil.

Step 2: Ethyl 2-[benzyl(methyl)amino]-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoate

To a solution of diethyl 2-(benzyl(methyl) propanedioate (20 g, 71.6 mmol) in ethanol (400 mL) was added methylamine (13.34 g, 430 mmol) in one portion at 25° C. The mixture was stirred under reflux for 10 hours and concentrated under reduced pressure to remove all volatiles. The residue obtained was then partitioned between ethyl acetate (500 mL) and water (500 mL). The organic layer was collected and washed with brine (3×500 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude product which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (petroleum ether/ethyl acetate) to provide the desired compound.

Step 3: Ethyl 2,3-bis(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoate

Palladium on carbon (10% w/w, 1.0 g) was added to a solution of ethyl 2-(benzyl(methyl)amino)-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoate (10 g, 37.8 mmol) in MeOH (200 ml). The mixture was degassed under reduced pressure, placed under 15 psi of hydrogen and stirred at 25° C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was then passed through a pad of celite and the filtrate was collected and concentrated. The crude product was used in the next step without further purification.

Step 4: 2-[9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl(methyl)amino]-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoic acid

A solution of LiOH (2.75 g, 115 mmol) in water (60 mL) was added to a solution of the product from step 3 (ethyl 2,3-bis(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoate) (5 g, 28.7 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (60 mL). The mixture was allowed to stir at 25° C. for 5 hours. The solution was acidified to a pH of 6-7 by the slow addition of 1 N HCl. The pH of the mixture was then adjusted to 8-9 with a solution of saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. 9-Fluorenylmethyl N-succinimidyl carbonate (9.68 g, 28.7 mmol) was added to the mixture which was then allowed to stir at 25° C. for 12 hours. 1 N HCl was then added until pH 3-4 was reached and the mixture was then extracted three times with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the crude product which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (dichloromethane/methanol) to provide the title compound as a white solid. MS: 368.9 (M+1).

Synthesis of 2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoic acid

Step 1: Diethyl 2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)propanedioate

To a suspension of diethyl aminomalonate (50 g, 285 mmol) and trimethylamine (57.8 g, 571 mmol) in dichloromethane (800 mL) was added a solution of di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (93 g, 428 mmol) in dichloromethane (300 mL) and the solution was allowed to stir at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and brine, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to provide the desired compound.

Step 2: Ethyl 2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoate

To a solution of diethyl 2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)propanedioate (50 g, 182 mmol) in methanol (1100 mL) was added dropwise a 9 mol/L solution of methylamine in methanol (60 mL). Stirring at room temperature was continued for 3 hours and the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate (1000 mL) and water (1000 mL) and the organic layer was collected. It was washed with brine (3×500 mL) and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the crude product which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (hexane/ethyl acetate) to provide the desired compound.

Step 3: Ethyl 2-amino-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoate

To a solution of ethyl 2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoate (30 g, 115 mmol) in dichloromethane (400 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (150 mL, 1.96 mol) at 0° C. under an atmosphere of argon. The reaction mixture was then allowed to attain room temperature and stirring was continued for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was then evaporated to dryness and the crude product was used in the next step without further purification.

Step 4: 2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-propanoic acid

A solution of LiOH (22.4 g, 0.94 mol) in water (200 mL) was added to a solution of the product from step 3 (ethyl 2,3-bis(methylamino)-3-oxopropanoate) (30 g, 187 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (300 mL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. The solution was cooled to 0° C. and then acidified with 1 N HCl until pH 6-7 was reached. The pH of the mixture was then adjusted to 8-9 with a solution of saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. 9-Fluorenylmethyl N-succinimidyl carbonate (63.2 g, 187 mmol) was then added to the mixture and stirring at 25° C. was continued for 12 hours. 1 N HCl was added until pH 3-4 was reached and the reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×400 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the crude product which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (dichloromethane/methanol) to provide the title compound as a white solid. MS: 354.9 (M+1). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 8.28 (b, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7,79 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (m, 2H), 7.34 (m, 2H), 4.75 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.24 (m, 3H), 2.64 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 3H).

Specific Compounds

Table A provides for each of the exemplified compounds the structure according to Formula A below. Compounds of Formula A:

The residue A in Table A is described either in form of a molecular formula or in form of a chemical name, in this latter case A is an amine which is linked with its nitrogen atom to the remainder of the molecule.

TABLE A No A R1 R2 R5 R6 1 cyclopropylamine CH₃ H H H 2 CH₂═CHCH₂NH— CH₃ H H H 3 CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH— CH₃ H H H 4 morpholine CH₃ H H H 5 benzylamine CH₃ H H H 6 4-methoxybenzylamine CH₃ H H H 7 pyrrolidine CH₃ H H H 8 cyclobutylamine CH₃ H H H 9 cyclopentylamine CH₃ H H H 10 CH₃(CH₂)₂NH— CH₃ H H H 11 3-pyridylmethanamine CH₃ H H H 12 (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine CH₃ H H H 13 2-pyridylmethanamine CH₃ H H H 14 furfurylamine CH₃ H H H 15 2-thienylmethanamine CH₃ H H H 16 4-methylbenzylamine CH₃ H H H 17 tetrahydrofurfurylamine CH₃ H H H 18 thiazol-2-ylmethanamine CH₃ H H H 19 CF₃CH₂NH— CH₃ H H H 20 HCCCH₂NH— CH₃ H H H 21 CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH— CH₃ CH₃ H H 22 morpholine CH₃ CH₃ H H 23 benzylamine CH₃ CH₃ H H 24 4-methoxybenzylamine CH₃ CH₃ H H 25 pyrrolidine CH₃ CH₃ H H 26 cyclopentylamine CH₃ CH₃ H H 27 CH₃(CH₂)₂NH— CH₃ CH₃ H H 28 2-pyridylmethanamine CH₃ CH₃ H H 29 thiazol-2-ylmethanamine CH₃ CH₃ H H 30 HCCCH₂NH— CH₃ CH₃ H H

Example 2 (Analytics—HPLC Method)

Chromatographic System:

Column: Phenomenex Jupiter Proteo 018 90 A, 4.6×50 mm, 4μ

Oven: 30° C.

Eluents: Solvent A: water/TEA (0.1%) Solvent B: acetonitrile/TEA (0.1%)

Flow: 1.0 ml/min

Gradient:

Time [min] Solvent A [%] Solvent B [%] 0.0 98 2 3.0 0 100 4.0 0 100 4.5 98 2 5 98 2

Run time: 5 min

Table B provides for each of the exemplified compounds of Table A the calculated molecular weight (MW), the observed mass signal (m/z) and the HPLC retention time (Rt) in minutes.

TABLE B No Rt m/z MW 1 2.26 421.1 420.5 2 2.28 421.1 420.5 3 2.23 439.1 438.5 4 2.21 451.1 450.5 5 2.52 471.2 470.5 6 2.56 501.2 500.5 7 2.27 435.1 434.5 8 2.34 435.1 434.5 9 2.42 449.2 448.5 10 2.32 423.1 422.5 11 2.09 472.2 471.5 12 2.39 506.1 506.0 13 2.31 472.1 471.5 14 2.38 461.1 460.5 15 2.45 477.1 476.5 16 2.62 485.2 484.5 17 2.28 465.2 464.5 18 2.29 478.1 477.5 19 2.32 463.1 462.4 20 2.24 419.1 418.4 21 2.22 453.2 452.5 22 2.19 465.1 464.5 23 2.50 485.2 484.5 24 2.53 515.2 514.6 25 2.23 449.2 448.5 26 2.38 463.1 462.5 27 2.27 437.1 436.5 28 2.29 486.1 485.5 29 2.22 492.1 491.6 30 2.17 433.1 432.5

Example 3 (Biologic Example)

In-Vitro Susceptibility Testing of Representative Compounds

The Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of compounds according to the invention for a number of veterinary bacterial pathogens were determined by the broth-microdilution method according to CLSI document VETO 1-A4.

Microdilution trays containing a doubling dilution series of the test compound were used for the tests. The MIC results were interpreted according to the CLSI documents VET01-S3. The lowest concentration of compound at which no visible growth (i.e. no turbidity) detected by the unaided eye was recorded as the MIC.

Results

MIC Data in μM for representative compounds is shown in Table C below.

TABLE C MH MH MH MH MH MH PM PM PM PM No 6357 6374 10720 12587 13065 13093 6267 6391 10775 12080 1 0.4 0.4 ≤0.1 0.8 0.4 1.6 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 2 0.8 1.6 0.4 0.8 0.8 1.6 0.2 0.4 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 3 1.6 3.1 0.8 6.3 1.6 1.6 0.2 0.4 ≤0.1 0.4 4 1.6 3.1 0.4 6.3 1.6 1.6 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 5 0.4 0.8 ≤0.1 1.6 0.8 1.6 ≤0.1 0.2 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 6 0.4 0.8 ≤0.1 1.6 0.8 1.6 ≤0.1 0.2 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 7 3.1 12.5 1.6 12.5 12.5 6.3 ≤0.1 0.4 0.2 0.8 8 3.1 6.3 1.6 12.5 6.3 6.3 ≤0.1 0.4 ≤0.1 0.4 9 6.3 25 3.1 25 12.5 12.5 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.4 10 3.1 6.3 1.6 12.5 3.1 1.6 0.8 0.8 0.2 0.8 11 0.4 0.8 0.2 0.8 0.8 1.6 ≤0.1 0.2 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 12 0.2 0.4 ≤0.1 0.8 0.4 0.4 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 13 0.8 0.8 0.2 1.6 1.6 0.8 ≤0.1 0.2 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 14 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.8 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 15 0.2 0.2 ≤0.1 0.8 0.2 0.2 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 16 0.4 0.8 0.2 1.6 0.8 1.6 ≤0.1 0.4 ≤0.1 0.2 17 3.1 6.3 0.8 12.5 3.1 12.5 ≤0.1 0.4 ≤0.1 0.2 18 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.8 0.4 0.4 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 19 0.2 0.4 ≤0.1 0.8 0.2 0.2 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 20 0.2 0.2 ≤0.1 0.8 0.2 0.4 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 21 3.1 6.3 1.6 12.5 3.1 12.5 1.6 3.1 0.4 1.6 22 1.6 1.6 0.4 6.3 3.1 3.1 ≤0.1 0.4 ≤0.1 0.4 23 1.6 0.8 0.4 3.1 1.6 1.6 0.4 1.6 ≤0.1 0.8 24 1.6 1.6 0.8 12.5 3.1 6.3 0.4 1.6 ≤0.1 1.6 25 6.3 6.3 3.1 12.5 6.3 12.5 1.6 3.1 0.4 1.6 26 6.3 12.5 3.1 25 12.5 25 0.8 1.6 0.4 1.6 27 6.3 6.3 1.6 12.5 6.3 12.5 0.2 3.1 0.4 1.6 28 6.3 3.1 1.6 12.5 3.1 6.3 ≤0.1 3.1 0.2 1.6 29 6.3 3.1 1.6 12.5 6.3 12.5 0.8 3.1 0.2 1.6 30 0.8 0.8 0.4 3.1 1.6 1.6 0.4 1.6 ≤0.1 0.8

The following pathogens/strains were tested:

Ext. ID Species RefNo. Remarks MH 6357 Mannheimia haemolytica M7/2 Reference strain (cattle infection strain) MH 6374 Mannheimia haemolytica ATCC 33396 Reference strain MH 10720 Mannheimia haemolytica 154 BRD field isolate MH 12587 Mannheimia haemolytica 1071 BRD field isolate, macrolide-resis- tance: erm+, E+ MH 13065 Mannheimia haemolytica XB0446- BRD field isolate 6003.9 MH 13093 Mannheimia haemolytica XB0472- BRD field isolate 6014.1 PM 6267 Pasteurella multocida P 2225 (L386) Reference strain (mouse infection strain) PM 6391 Pasteurella multocida ATCC 43137 Reference strain PM 10775 Pasteurella multocida 080130003051 BRD field isolate PM 12080 Pasteurella multocida IV102277- BRD field isolate 0093 

1. Compound according to the formula (I):

or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, or prodrug thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease, wherein A is selected from the group consisting of NR^(A1)R^(A2), and NO₂, wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, —NR^(A3)R^(A4)—, carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(A5)—, halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5)—SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4)—, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; L is absent or selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —(NR^(L3))₀₋₁—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))₀₋₄—O—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—, —(CH₂)₀₋₄—NR^(L3)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—C(═O)NH—(CH₂)₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—(CR^(L1)R^(L2))—NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)C(═O)—, —NR^(L3)—, —SO₂NR^(L3)—, —NR^(L3)—C(═O)—NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L1), R^(L2), R^(L3), are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; or R^(L1), R^(L3) together with the atoms to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 8 ring atoms, wherein 1, 2, or 3, ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—, wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(M2)R^(M3), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(M2), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(M2), —SO₂R^(M4), —OSO₂R^(M4), —SO₂NR^(M2)R^(M3), —C(═O)NR^(M2)R^(M3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl; wherein R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, and amino; wherein R^(M2), R^(M3) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; wherein R^(M4) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino; G is selected from the group consisting of —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—O—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—S—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(G1)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(G1), —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—C(═O)NR^(G1)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—C≡C—, —C≡C—CR^(G2)═CR^(G2), —C(═O)—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)— —SO₂—, —S(═O)—, —S(═O)C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—. —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))S(═O)—, —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—SO₂—, —SO₂C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—; wherein R^(G1) is H or C₁₋₆-alkyl; each R^(G2), R^(G3) is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, wherein each cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), carbonyl, —C(═O)—OR^(Y1), halo, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(Y2), —SO₂R^(Y3), —OSO₂R^(Y3), —SO₂NR^(Y1)R^(Y2), —C(═O)NR^(Y2)R^(Y3)—, hydroxy-C₁₋₆-alkyl; wherein R^(Y1), R^(Y2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; wherein R^(Y3) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, and amino; R¹ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl; R², R³ are independently selected from the group consisting of H, substituted C₁₋₆-alky and un-substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl; wherein the substituents on the substituted C₁₋₆-alkyl may be selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, thiol, C₁₋₆-alkyl, carbonyl, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁷R⁸, —C(═O)NR⁷R⁸, cyano, —NR⁷R⁸, —C(═O)—OR⁸, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocycle, C₃₋₈-cycloalkyl; R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —OR⁸, C(═O)OR^(8′) C(═O)R⁹, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl; wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalky, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy, NR⁶R⁷, carbonyl, nitro, C(═O)OR⁸, halogen, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR⁸, —SO₂R⁸, SO₂NR⁷R⁸, —C(═O)NR⁷R⁸; R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl, R⁷, R⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting of H, and C₁₋₆-alkyl; R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxyl, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.
 2. A compound according to claim 1 wherein A is NR^(A1)R^(A2) wherein R^(A1), R^(A2) are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, C₁₋₆-alkyloxy-C₁-C₆, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl, or R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring having 3 to 12 ring atoms, wherein 1 ring atom is N and wherein 0, 1, 2, or 3 further ring atoms are selected from N, S, and O; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, alkyloxy or the heterocyclic ring formed by R^(A1), R^(A2) together with the N atom to which they are attached is optionally substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₃₋₈-cycloalkyl, —NR^(A3)R^(A4) carbonyl, halogen atom, C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with halo, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, cyano, hydroxy, —SR^(A5), —SO₂R^(A5) SO₂NR^(A3)R^(A4), —C(═O)NR^(A3)R^(A4), C₁₋₆-alkyl substituted with hydroxy; wherein R^(A3), R^(A4), R^(A5) are independently chosen from H, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.
 3. A compound according to claim 1 wherein A is selected from the group consisting of is selected from the group consisting of CH₃(CH₂)₂NH, CF₃CH₂NH. CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, HCCCH₂NH, cyclopropylamine, cyclobutylamine, cyclopentylamine, pyrrolidine, furfurylamine, tetrahydrofurfurylamine, morpholine, benzylamine, 4-4-methylbenzylamine, methoxybenzylamine, 2-pyridylmethanamine, 3-pyridylmethanamine, (2-chloro-4-pyridyl)methanamine, 2-thienylmethanamine and thiazol-2ylmethanamine.
 4. A compound according to claim 3 wherein A is selected from the group consisting of morpholine, CH₂═CHCH₂NH, CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH, benzylamine, cyclopropylamine and CF₃CH₂NH.
 5. A compound according to claim 1, wherein L is selected from the group consisting of C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₂₋₆-alkenyl, C₂₋₆-alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, —NR^(L3)— wherein R^(L3), is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo-C₁₋₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with aryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heteroaryl, C₁-C₆-alkyl substituted with heterocyclyl.
 6. A compound according to claim 1, wherein L is selected from the group consisting of CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—.
 7. A compound according to claim 1, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of C₃₋₁₀-cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, C₂₋₄alkenyl, C₂₋₄alkynyl, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—C≡C—, —C(R^(M1))═C(R^(M1))—, wherein R^(M1) is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁₋₆-alkyl, halo, hydroxyl, and amino.
 8. A compound according to claim 1, wherein G is selected from the group consisting of —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—O—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—S—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(G1)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(G1)—, —(C(R^(G2)R^(G3))₀₋₄—NR^(G1)—C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—C(═O)NR^(GL)—, —CR^(G2)═CR^(G2)—, —C≡C—, —C≡C—C≡C—, —C≡C—C(═O)— —SO₂—, —S(═O)—, —S(═O)C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—. —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))S(═O)—, —C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—SO₂—, —SO₂C(R^(G2)R^(G3))—; wherein R^(G1) is H or C₁₋₆-alkyl; each R^(G2), R^(G3) is independently selected from the group consisting of H, halogen atom, or C₁₋₆-alkyl.
 9. A compound according to claim 1, wherein Y is selected from aryl, or heteroaryl.
 10. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R¹ and R⁶ are independently selected from H and C₁₋₆-alkyl.
 11. A compound according to claim 1, wherein one of R¹ and R⁶ is H and the other one is a C₁₋₆-alkyl.
 12. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R² is selected from H and unsubstituted C₁₋₆-alkyl.
 13. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R³ is selected from H and unsubstituted C₁₋₆-alkyl.
 14. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of H and —OR⁸, wherein R⁸ is defined as above.
 15. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R⁵ is H.
 16. Pharmaceutical composition a compound according to claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 17-19. (canceled)
 20. Method of treating bovine respiratory disease or swine respiratory disease comprising administering an effective amount of a compound according to claim 1 to the animal.
 21. Method of treating an infection caused by bacteria in an animal, wherein the bacteria are at least one of the bacteria selected from the group consisting of Pasteurella spp., Mannheimia spp. Bordetella spp. Actinobacillus spp, and/or Histophilus spp. infections comprising administering an effective amount of a compound according to claim 1 to the animal in need thereof.
 22. (canceled)
 23. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R¹ is CH₃, R² is H, R⁵ is H and R⁶ is H and wherein A is selected from the group consisting of furfurylamine, 2-thienylmethanamide, thiazol-2-ylmethanamine, CF₃CH₂NH, HC≡C—CH₂NH, and CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH.
 24. A compound according to claim 1, wherein R¹ is CH₃, R² is CH₃, R⁵ is H and R⁶ is H and wherein A is selected from the group consisting of furfurylamine, 2-thienylmethanamide, thiazol-2-ylmethanamine, CF₃CH₂NH, HC≡C—CH₂NH, and CH₃O(CH₂)₂NH.
 25. The method of claim 20, wherein the effective amount is between about 0.01 to about 50 mg/kg bodyweight of the animal.
 26. The method of claim 25, wherein the effective amount is administered in one or two doses. 